10 Famous Historic Homes to Tour in USA

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Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, Virginia)

George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and plantation offers a glimpse into the life of the first U.S. president.

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Monticello (Charlottesville, Virginia)

This was the home of Thomas Jefferson, another founding father and the third U.S. president.

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The Breakers (Newport, Rhode Island)

This opulent mansion was built for the Vanderbilt family during the Gilded Age.

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Biltmore Estate (Asheville, North Carolina)

Another grand mansion from the Gilded Age, the Biltmore Estate was built by George Washington Vanderbilt II.

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Miami, Florida)

This estate was built by businessman James Deering in the early 20th century.

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Hearst Castle (San Simeon, California)

This opulent mansion was built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.

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The Alamo (San Antonio, Texas)

The Alamo is a former Spanish mission that is now a historic landmark.

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Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California)

This unusual mansion was built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate Oliver Winchester.

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Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum (Baltimore, Maryland)

This house was once the home of famed author Edgar Allan Poe.

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The Old Swan House (Atlanta, Georgia)

This house is believed to have inspired Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone With the Wind.

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