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Shary-Shivers Estate

Mission, Texas

Was home of John H. Shary, known as father of Texas citrus industry, first to…

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1320 Lake Avenue

Gothenburg, Nebraska

James E. Norsworthy came to Gothenburg with his wife Sarah in 1889. In 1905 he…

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1812 Hitching Post

Turnersburg, North Carolina

The 1812 Hitching Post was the birthplace of four-term N. C. Lieutenant Governor W. D.…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

1812-on-the-Perquimans

Hertford, North Carolina

This coastal plantation inn is at the historic Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House. Listed on the National Register…

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There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

A. Wayland Home

Girard, Kansas

The Wayland home was built in 1887, and is listed on the National Register of…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Adams House of Mystic

Mystic, Connecticut

1749 Colonial with three fireplaces, located in quaint country setting. Seven rooms (two with fireplace),…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Adena Mansion & Gardens

Chillicothe, Ohio

Adena was the 2,000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827), sixth governor of Ohio and one…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Adm. Robert E. Peary Home

Harpswell, Maine

Eagle Island State Historic Site, Casco Bay. Summer home of Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Admiral Raphael Semmes House

Mobile, Alabama

Raphael Semmes moved to Alabama in 1842. When Alabama withdrew from the Union in 1861,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Alexander Douglass House

Trenton, New Jersey

Site of Washington's council of war prior to Battle of Princeton. Open by appointment.

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Aley Mansion

Wichita, Kansas

The Aley Mansion was built in 1887 by William Henry Sternberg and is notable for…

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There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Allen House

Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Built before 1740. The Blue Ball Tavern at Shrewsbury's Historic Four Corners functioned as a…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Amasa Day House

Moodus, Connecticut

A Federal style house (1816) remained in the hands of Day's heirs until 1967. Furnished…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark

Haledon, New Jersey

Public programs which explore the culture of working people, including conferences, exhibitions, tours, special events,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

American Woman's League Chapter House

Andover, Illinois

Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is…

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Anheuser Museum & Estate

Kimmswick, Missouri

The ancestral home of Fred and Mabel Ruth Anheuser, affectionately known to many as Fredmar…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Antiques & Accommodations

North Stonington, Connecticut

1861 Victorian home, furnished with antiques, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four…

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Asa Crook Home

Prophetstown, Illinois

Asa Crook's home was the first two-story, frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County's…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bates-Scofield House (c.1736)

Darien, Connecticut

Classic New England saltbox featuring 18th- and early 19th-century regional furnishings.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Battle-Friedman House

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

1835 Greek Revival mansion built as townhouse by Alfred Battle, wealthy planter/businessman. Later owned by…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum

Barnesville, Ohio

Award winning late 19th century Victorian Mansion - 26 rooms lavishly decorated with amazing period…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Bessemer Pioneer Homes

Bessemer, Alabama

Original structures dating from early 1800s, built of logs covered with clapboard. Many original owners…

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Bloodworth House

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

The original red brick Queen Anne style cottage built around 1910 was the home of…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Bonaparte Pottery

Bonaparte, Iowa

A pottery was housed in this brick structure from 1865 to 1896. See parts of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Brearley House

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Built in 1761 by John Brearley, one of the original signers of the U.S. Constitution…

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Brookside Farm

Kimball

The Brookside farm (also known as the Gridley-Howe-Faden-Atkins Farmstead), illustrates an historically typical farmstead evolution…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Brownfield House

Opelika, Alabama

Built in 1850s prior to Civil War by Dr. Brownfield, one of Opelika's 1st physicians.…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Buck West House

George West, Texas

This was once the home of the nephew of George West, and it is one…

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Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Buel House

Golconda, Illinois

Situated at the base of the Ohio River bluffs, this two-story rectangular, square-log structure built…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Buena Vista

Prattville, Alabama

Originally called Montgomery House, 1821 Greek Revival plantation home was significant to cultural development of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead

Princeton, Iowa

One of the homesteads of the Cody family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Burns House

Polo, Illinois

The first brick home built in Polo is now a tourist information center and home…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Buttolph-Williams House (c.1710)

Wethersfield, Connecticut

This 18th-century "mansion house" is the best restored house of its period in the area.…

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C.L.N. Haines Home

Aurora, Missouri

The front second floor room was built for a Billiard Room. There are designed parquet…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Campbell Home

Merriam, Kansas

This was the home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown, the original name…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Campbell-ChristieHouse

River Edge, New Jersey

Located at New Bridge Landing Historic Park, this 1774 house, built by Jacob Campbell, member…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House

Stonington, Connecticut

Guided tours of Victorian home of the discoverer of Antarctica and clipper ship designer. Exhibits…

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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site

Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg.…

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CCC Ranch Headquarters

Texhoma, Oklahoma

The CCC Ranch Headquarters was built in the 1880s of native stone, cut and laid…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Cedar Rock

Quasqueton, Iowa

Cedar Rock, the Walter House, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Lowell and Agnes…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Chickasaw Council House Museum

Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Circa 1855 log council house.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Christian Herschler Winery & Stagecoach Stop

Franklin, Iowa

Tour this 1860s home that was once a stagecoach stop. See original painted murals and…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Christopher Leffingwell House (c.1675)

Norwich, Connecticut

Home of early industrialist, used as a meeting place for patriots during Revolutionary War.

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Clarke House

Florence, Arizona

Indian raids on white settlers were common in the 1880s. When William Clarke, a mining…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Clinton Center & Birthplace

Hope, Arkansas

Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard, Visa Food Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: From I-30 go south to…

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Cole House Museum

Moundridge, Kansas

The Cole House was the first house located in what is now the city of…

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Colonel Cook's Home

Chetopa, Kansas

Built in 1875, Colonel Cook's Home is a showpiece of historical and architectural spendor. It…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Colonel Davenport

Davenport, Iowa

Tour guides recall the army fort construction that brought George Davenport to Rock Island on…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Condรƒยฉ-Charlotte Museum House

Mobile, Alabama

Built in 1822-24. Owned by National Society of Colonial Dames in America. Period antiques and…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Cornelius Low House/Middlesex County Museum

Piscataway, New Jersey

1741 Georgian Manor home, presents changing exhibits on NJ history.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Cornucopia at Oldfield

Southbury, Connecticut

Historic home (c.1818) with spacious rooms, set on 2.5 acres of rolling lawns and extensive…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Covenhoven House

Freehold, New Jersey

British army headquarters before the Battle of Monmouth.

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Cranmer House

Conway Springs, Kansas

One Conway Springs home is of special interest because it was built by the founder…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Creole House

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

This lower Mississippi style house was built in the early 1800s and has been completely…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Curtis House

Woodbury, Connecticut

Connecticut's oldest inn (1754), furnished with antiques, pub and tavern. Main house, 14 rooms (eight…

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Custer House - Fort Riley

Fort Riley, Kansas

Constructed in 1855 of native limestone, the Custer House is the only surviving set of…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720)

Tolland, Connecticut

Colonial cape (c.1720) with unusual architectural details, original paneling and period furnishings.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Daniel Hertzler House

Springfield, Ohio

The Daniel Hertzler House was built in 1854-1855, a Pennsylvania Style Bank House and is…

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David Davis Mansion

Bloomington, Illinois

This 19th Century mansion was the home of United States Supreme Court Justice, David Davis,…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Deacon John Grave House (c.1685)

Madison, Connecticut

Inhabited for over 300 years by the descendants of Deacon John Grave I. Evolved from…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Deere - Wiman House & Butterworth Center

Moline, Illinois

Two historic homes, built 1872 and 1892. Lived in by 4 generations of John Deere's…

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Dillon Home Museum

Sterling, Illinois

Built in 1858, a Victorian Italianate design, the Dillon home was listed on the National…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Dr. Poos Home

Okawville, Illinois

Built in 1888, this home was occupied by Dr. Robert Poos, a local practitioner and…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Dr. William Beaumont House (c.1750)

Lebanon, Connecticut

18th century birthplace of the "Father of Gastro-physiology" (1785-1853), whose 19th-century experiments revealed the secrets…

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There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Dunham-Hunt House

Saint Charles, Illinois

Built in 1836, this restored, 19th-century Greek Revival home is listed on the National Register…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Early Residents Walking Tour

Lindsborg, Kansas

"Where Did They Live? Early Residences of Lindsborg, KS." This is a self guided street…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Emanuel Haldeman-Julius Home

Girard, Kansas

Emanuel Haldeman lived at this farm home with his family beginning in 1918. The home…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Emlen Physick Estate

Cape May, New Jersey

Tours of Cape May's only Victorian House Museum, built in 1879 by renowned architect Frank…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Erlander Home Museum

Rockford, Illinois

Home museum in Rockford's first brick home, built by a Swedish family in 1871. Collections…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ethnic Heritage Museum

Rockford, Illinois

The Ethnic Heritage Museum is an 1850's house dedicated to depicting the roles six ethnic…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Faherty House

Perryville

Four-room brick and stone house. Stone rooms built between 1827-1831. Brick rooms added 1854. The…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Farrington Hall

Montevallo, Alabama

Adding to his famous Rajah Lodge home and gardens, 3-term congressman and coal mine owner…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Fendall Hall

Eufaula, Alabama

Completed 1860. One of great Italianate-style houses surviving in Alabama. 1880s hand-painted murals and stenciling…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

First White House of the Confederacy

Montgomery, Alabama

1835 Italianate-style house was home to President and Mrs. Jefferson Davis while capitol of Confederacy…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Fithian Home

Danville, Illinois

The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Foscue Plantation House

Pollocksville, North Carolina

The Foscue Plantation House built in 1803-04 is open for tours. The house stands at…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Foster-Armstrong House c. 1790

Montague, New Jersey

Location of Montague's historical society-M.A.R.C.H. exhibits. Call for tour info. Seasonal.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House

Mason City, Iowa

Wright's first Iowa building, designed in 1908, restored and furnished with Arts and Crafts furniture…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Frederick Remington Ranch

Whitewater, Kansas

This is the Homestead of the famous western artist, Frederick Remington. Large tours available.

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Funk Prarie Home

Shirley, Illinois

The Pre-civil war, Victorian home of Illinois Senator and director of the Chicago Stock Yards,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Gardner Mansion and Largest Tree

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

The 1880 mansion is the former home of Jefferson Gardner, principal chief of the Choctaws,…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Garrison-McLain House

Texarkana, Arkansas

Directions: Stateline Avenue Exit off I-30; go south, then turn left on Seventh Street; turn…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

General David Humphreys House (c.1698)

Ansonia, Connecticut

Restored home of aide to General Washington, first U.S. ambassador, local manufacturer and poet. Gift…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

General James B. McPherson Home

Clyde, Ohio

Clyde's Famous Civil War Hero "Highest Ranking Union Officer" Killed in the Civil War General…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

General Mansfield House

Middletown, Connecticut

Built in 1810, Federal-style home with museum exhibits including decorative arts and Civil War artifacts.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

General William Hart House (c.1767)

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Once residence of distinguished Revolution era political and military figure. Mansion with eight corner fireplaces,…

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George Turner House

Fremont, Nebraska

The George and Nancy Turner House, built in 1867, is a two-story brick Italianate-style residence.…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Gillette Castle

East Haddam, Connecticut

Reservations needed at least 2 weeks before intended stay, limited to one night stay, break…

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Glass Mansion

Nowata, Oklahoma

Another facility owned and operated by the Nowata Historical Society, the Glass mansion, better known…

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Goodland Historical Tour

Goodland, Kansas

Find out about the history of Goodland with a tour of 36 historic homes, buildings,…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Gorgas House

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879-1953. One of 4…

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Governor Duncan Home

Jacksonville, Illinois

Amidst the untamed beauty and savagery of the Illinois Prairie sprang the elegance and grace…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Governor John Wood Mansion

Quincy, Illinois

The Governor John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy's founder and 12th governor…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Governor Jonathan Trumbull House

Lebanon, Connecticut

Built in c.1740 and former home of Connecticut's Revolutionary War Governor (1769-1784). Birthplace of patriot…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Graham-Gaughan-Betts Home

Camden, Arkansas

Built for Major Joseph M. Graham and his wife Mary Washington (first cousin of George…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Graham-Ginestra House

Rockford, Illinois

The Graham-Ginestra House is an 1857 Italianate limestone house with ceiling murals, parquet floors, pocket…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Grammes-Brown House

Tiffin, Ohio

Stroll through a Victorian garden with its pear tree as old as the house and…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Granger House

Marion, Iowa

Late 19th century middle-class home displays many antique furnishings. Don't miss the 1879 brick carriage…

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Graystone Inn

Wilmington, North Carolina

An historic landmark and one of the most elegant structures in Wilmington, the inn has…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Graystone Park House

Lexington, Missouri

The original house was built between 1833 and 1836, and an addition was made in…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Greathouse Home

Conway, Arkansas

Located on the grounds of the Faulkner County Courthouse, this home was built in 1830…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Green River Plantation

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Built in 1807, The Green River Plantation is a magnificent 42-room mansion. It is open…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Griffith Morgan Homestead

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Late 17th century home in Queen Anne-style architecture.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Haldeman Home

Girard, Kansas

The home of Dr. and Mrs. H.W. Haldeman was built in 1884. Dr. Haldeman was…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Hall Street Historic Homes District

St. Joseph

A small intact 1860-1905 residential neighborhood built during St. Joseph's "Golden Age."

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Hamilton House Museum

Clifton, New Jersey

This museum was once a gracious 19th-century farmhouse now restored to six rooms and a…

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Hammond House

Calvert, Texas

The Hammond House was originally built in 1876 to be a courthouse and jail. In…

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Hanson-Lindfors Home

Marquette, Kansas

This 16 room Victorian house was built in 1888 for Hans Hanson, one of the…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Hardin County Historical House

Eldora, Iowa

Large Victorian home built in 1891, featuring antiques and collectibles from the Eldora and Hardin…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Harker House

Storm Lake, Iowa

This 1875 house has original furnishings and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Harkey House

Gardner, Kansas

The Harkey House was built in 1902 and was the former home and practice of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Harmony Hall

Kinston, North Carolina

One of the oldest homes in Lenoir County, Harmony Hall has been tastefully restored with…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Harrington House

Amarillo, Texas

This 1914 neo-classical house reflects exquisite materials and workmanship, as well as fine French and…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Harrison House

Branford, Connecticut

Restored 1724 classic Colonial saltbox. Period furnishings, Branford archives and photographs; herb and flower garden,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Harrison House

Herrin, Illinois

Harrison House is a 2-story home built in 1868, the first brick house in Herrin,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Hart House

Eufaula, Alabama

Restored one-story Greek Revival house, relatively unchanged since 1850, features porch with 6 fluted Doric…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Hawkeye Log Cabin

Burlington, Iowa

Learn about pioneer living at this authentic 1910 log cabin, former clubhouse of "Hawk-eye Natives."

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Helen Keller's Birthplace and Home

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Built in 1820 by Helen Keller's grandfather. Infant Helen Keller developed high fever that took…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Hempsted Houses

New London, Connecticut

For almost 50 years, Joshua Hempsted described everyday life. His house, built in 1678, was…

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Henderson House

Stafford, Kansas

A touch of aristocratic charm combined with friendly hospitality, this 1905 "doll house," which is…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Henry Laurens Call Home

Girard, Kansas

This is the home of Socialist lawyer, author, and lecturer, Henry Laurens Call. Call built…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Heritage House

Commerce, Texas

Built in 1927 to serve as home for the president of Texas A&M University, the…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Heritage Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn

Aline, Oklahoma

This historic home is the creative product of A.J. and Carolyn Rexroat. They patiently and…

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Heym-Oliver House

Russell, Kansas

A renovated "post rock" limestone family home, showing a different style of sawn limestone. Located…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Higgie Family Homes

Girard, Kansas

The Higgie family was a founding family with 10 children (5 of whom settled in…

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Hiram B. Scutt Mansion

Joliet, Illinois

The Hiram B Scutt Mansion now houses the P. Seth Magosky Museum of Victorian Life…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Historic Carson House

Marion, North Carolina

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793, the home once served as a stagecoach…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Historic Dowd House

Charlotte, North Carolina

Built in 1879, this home became the headquarters of Camp Green in 1917. Visits may…

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Historic Frank House

Kearney, Nebraska

The Frank House, built by George Washington Frank, was constructed in 1889. The three-story house…

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Historic Homes

Superior, Nebraska

Rarely is a town the size of Superior, Nebraska filled with so many elegantly restored…

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Historic Homes

Wagoner, Oklahoma

This is the 1893 home of James Parkinson, who was the first president of the…

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Historic Homes Tour

Winfield, Kansas

Welcome to Winfield, Kansas, home to beautiful and unique Victorian homes. These homes, built from…

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Historic Homes Tour

Marion, Kansas

The Marion Historic Committee has prepared a tour of designated historic homes within the city.…

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Historic Homes Tour

Fairbury, Nebraska

1112 C Street: American Foursquare home built in 1902 by B.G. Dawson. 1016 D Street:…

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Historic Homes Tour

Vinita, Oklahoma

There are 38 recognized pre-statehood and early statehood era homes in Vinita. Self-guided walking tours…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Historic Hope Plantation

Windsor, North Carolina

Hope Plantation is located in southern Bertie County on the edge of Roquist Pocosin, four…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Historic Hyden House

Alcester, South Dakota

405 Hyden Drive Alcester, SD 57001

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Historic John Blue House Complex

Laurinburg, North Carolina

This 100-year old Victorian house, with two museum rooms, is listed on National Register of…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Historic John Imaly House (c. 1790)

Allentown, New Jersey

Accessory and gift shop.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Historic Kirkwood Inn

Lebanon, Ohio

Located in beautiful Mason, the Kirkwood Inn is on route to historic Lebanon. In the…

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Historic Lackman-Thompson Estate

Lenexa, Kansas

The promise of opportunity and freedom brought many brave individuals to American shores in the…

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Historic Latta Plantation

Huntersville, North Carolina

The last remaining Catawba River Plantation open to the public. The 62-acre farm of James…

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Historic Morven

Princeton, New Jersey

Residence of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Official residence of New…

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Historic Phelps House

Carthage, Missouri

The Phelps mansion recalls a day of opulence and elegance. Its exterior is constructed of…

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Historic Pleasant Home

Oak Park, Illinois

Explore the opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prarie School architect, Geroge H. Maher. Located…

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Historic Sternberg Mansion

Wichita, Kansas

Wichita's first historic property, the Historic Sternberg Mansion was built for the areas most prolific…

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Historic Walnford

Upper Freehold, New Jersey

Former mill village with a Georgian-style mansion built in 1773. Gristmill (operates from April -…

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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Historical House

Hawarden, Iowa

Built in 1900, the home is restored and furnished with period items and a pictorial…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Hogue House

Chelsea, Oklahoma

The Hogue House is an original Sears & Roebuck pre-cut house purchased in Chicago in…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Holmes-Hendrickson House

Holmdel, New Jersey

18th-century Dutch style farm house. Hands-on spinning and weaving. Special programs.

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The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Holt House

Monmouth, Illinois

Birthplace of Pi Beta Phi, the first fraternity for women founded April 28, 1867. Available…

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Homes For The Holidays Tour

Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott is well known for its wealth of Victorian painted-lady homes. Visit two of…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Honnell House

Horton, Kansas

At 1020 East 8th Street stands the most historical house in Horton. The house was…

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Hugoton 1887 Historic Home

Hugoton, Kansas

The Early Dwelling House in Hugoton was built in 1886-1887 by B.E. Stehlt. Stehle was…

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Hunt Hill Farm Trust/Silo

New Milford, Connecticut

Listed on the National Register and an affiliate of the Smithsonian, home to the Silo…

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Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site

New Madrid

1859 Antebellum mansion typical of plantations on the Mississippi River before the Civil War. Thought…

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Hutchinson House

Marysville, Kansas

The Hutchinson House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Perry…

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The road is the experience.

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Hyland House (c.1690)

Guilford, Connecticut

Classic early Colonial saltbox with rare furnishings, unusual interior woodwork, three walk-in fireplaces for 17th-century…

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Ingleboro

Smith Center, Kansas

J.R. Burrows, a banker, built the mansion in 1883. The two story frame Victorian home…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Iredell House

Edenton, North Carolina

The home of James Iredell is located in Edenton, a town rich in architecture and…

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Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Isham-Terry House

Hartford, Connecticut

Built in 1854, the house epitomizes gracious urban living in antebellum Hartford. In 1896, Dr.…

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J. Bartley Milam Home

Claremore, Oklahoma

This private home was originally built by J. BARTLEY MILAM, Principal Chief of the Cherokees.…

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J. D. McDonald House

Fremont, Nebraska

The J. D. McDonald House, built in 1888, is an excellent example of the Queen…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

J. G. Puterbaugh House and Garrard Ardenium

McAlester, Oklahoma

Once the home of J.G. Puterbaugh, one of the founding fathers of the coal business…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Jacob Henry Mansion

Joliet, Illinois

The Jacob Henry Mansion is an elegant National Historic Landmark that offers a unique Victorian…

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James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio

Visit President Garfield's home, which has been restored to the period 1885-1904 when he conducted…

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Jarrot Mansion

Cahokia, Illinois

Formerly the home of Nicholas Jarrot, a French-born entrepreneur and land speculator. Construction began in…

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Jensen/Dahl/Wade Home

Denmark, Kansas

The Jensen/Dahl/Wade home in Denmark, Kansas, is a late 1800's limestone home furnished with turn-of-the-century…

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Jesus Martinez House

Florence, Arizona

In 1888, Florence staged her most famous gunfight between ex-sheriff, Pete Gabriel and his former…

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Jesus Preciado de Luna/Bernardina Lorona House

Florence, Arizona

This is the Historic District's finest example of a Sonoran corner-style row house. Its street…

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John Newton House

El Dorado, Arkansas

Restored 1849 historic home; only house open to the public in El Dorado that was…

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Johnson-Yinger-Young House

Chandler, Oklahoma

National Register of Historic Places This two-story white clapboard home was built in 1897 by…

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Jonas Davis Cabin

Livingston, Texas

Historic log cabin relocated downtown.

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Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House

Lebanon, Connecticut

Restored home (c.1769) of the Governor of Connecticut, from 1797 to 1809. Outstanding woodwork by…

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Josephus Hall House

Salisbury, North Carolina

This impressive house museum was once home to Dr. Josephus Hall, Chief Surgeon at the…

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Kee-Tilghman-Erwin House

Chandler, Oklahoma

National Register of Historic Places Built in 1898 by O.B. Kee, this mansard-roofed home was…

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Kell House

Wichita Falls, Texas

The Kell House is one of the most historically and architecturally significant building in Wichita…

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Kellogg-Eddy House

Newington, Connecticut

Restored 1808 Colonial home built by General Martin Kellogg III. Elaborate hand-carved woodwork in the…

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Kilpatrick Mansion

Beatrice, Nebraska

The "Kilpatrick Mansion" is a two-and-one-half story brick dwelling constructed in 1904-5 in the Renaissance…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Kimbell House

Jackson, Alabama

Built in 1848 by Isham Kimbell. One of last surviving pioneer-type dwellings (Plantation Plain) remaining…

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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Kirkwood Mansion

Eutaw, Alabama

One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the South. Possibly most photographed…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Koenig House

Alton, Illinois

Built in 1887, the Koenig House was designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger.

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Koester House Museum

Marysville, Kansas

The Koester House Museum, nestled in the heart of downtown, is an excellent place to…

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Lake Bridenthal House

Wymore, Nebraska

The Lake Bridenthal House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the most…

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lakeview,The Buckelew House

Jamesburg, New Jersey

This historic house contains the coach used to carry President elect Lincoln from the railroad…

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Langston House

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

The Langston House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

LaQuinta Foster Mansion

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Circa 1932. A 32 room Spanish-style mansion.

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Liberty Hall

Kenansville, North Carolina

Guided tour of the Kenan family ancestral home, a restored Southern plantation of the 1800s.…

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Liberty Hall Inn

Pendleton, South Carolina

Piedmont plantation home (c. 1840) near Pendleton Historic District with antique settings & original art;…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Linwood Lawn

Lexington, Missouri

This 26 room mansion remains much as it was when built in 1850 for $85,000.…

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Loomis Home

Merriam, Kansas

This home was built in 1882, as the home of Dr. Loomis who bought most…

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Loranz-McCrary House

Jackson, Alabama

Located in heart of old Pine Level Historic District. 1900 structure is one of Jackson's…

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

MacDonell House, Victorian Mansion

Lima, Ohio

Located next door to the Allen County Museum, this 1890's Victorian mansion is a must…

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Maclay Home

Tipton, Missouri

Built in 1858 as a girls seminary, this 3 story brick structure served briefly as…

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Manchester Historical Society

Manchester, Connecticut

Cheney Homestead (c.1785), home of Timothy Cheney, clockmaker, and birthplace of the brothers who founded…

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Manor House

Norfolk, Connecticut

English Tudor estate mansion with Tiffany stained-glass windows and antique decor. Nine rooms (some rooms…

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Mansion on the Hill

Ogallala, Nebraska

An authentic Victorian style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Marigold Garden

New Preston, Connecticut

1850s stone home near village and Lake Waramaug. Three rooms (two with private bath), TV,…

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Marshall-Yohe House

Lincoln, Kansas

The Marshall-Yohe House is a Victorian mansion with original furnishings including hand-painted dolls and china.…

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Martha A. Parsons House

Enfield, Connecticut

Built in 1782, only house left in the nation with "George Washington Memorial" wallpaper. Displays…

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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home

Rumney, New Hampshire

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Matthew T. Scott Home

Chenoa, Illinois

Visit the Traditional Victorian home of Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Mattoon Welcome Center/ Peterson House

Mattoon, Illinois

The Peterson House serves as the Mattoon Welcome Center. It offers free information about events…

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Mayslake Peabody Estate

Oak Brook, Illinois

Tour Mayslake Hall, a Tudor Revival style mansion, formerly owned by coal baron F.S. Peabody.…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

McAdory Pioneer Home

Bessemer, Alabama

Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

McCollum-Chidester House

Camden, Arkansas

Directions: Ark. 278, which leads into town, becomes Washington Street Built for Peter McCollum in…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

Mason City, Iowa

In 1902 Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown of Mason City as River City in…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Mermaid House

Lebanon, Illinois

A retired sea captain built the Mermaid House as a hotel in 1830 on the…

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Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Milford Historical Society

Milford, Connecticut

Tour three historic homes, herb gardens, and grounds. Country store with unique gifts, special exhibits…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Miss Colleen's House/Punta Clara Candy Kitchen

Point Clear, Alabama

1897 Victorian home built by Miss Colleen's father. Original furnishings on display. Part of home…

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Momence Historical House

Kankakee, Illinois

Recreates the period of history from 1870 to 1900 with period furhishings.

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Moore-Settle House

Wynnewood, Oklahoma

Three-story, circa 1899 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Mueller-Schmidt House Museum

Dodge City, Kansas

Built in 1881, the Mueller-Schmidt House is the oldest Dodge City house still standing on…

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Muheim Museum Heritage House

Bisbee, Arizona

This registered National Historic site was built by Joseph and Carmelita Muheim beginning in 1898…

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The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Mullendore Mansion

Cleveland, Oklahoma

Listed on the register of historic homes

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Murray Mansion

Lindsay, Oklahoma

At Erin Springs near Lindsay, stands the largest farm in cultivation in all Indian Territory.…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Nail House Museum

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Built in 1815. Displays of early iron tools, glass, and local history. Call for hours.

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Narramissic/Historic Peabody-Fitch Farm

Bridgton, Maine

Federal period home of prominent settling family in unspoiled rural setting.

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Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Nathan Fuller House

Scotland, Connecticut

1795 Cape attached to an 1820 center-hall Colonial in rural setting. Three rooms (two with…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Nathan Hale Homestead (1776)

Coventry, Connecticut

On 12 acres, adjoining the Hale State Forest, the family home of Connecticut's state hero,…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse

Branchville, New Jersey

Visit this historic stone house from the early 1800?s. It has served as a schoolhouse…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Newbold-White House: a Colonial Quaker Homestead

Hertford, North Carolina

From its location on the Perquimans River, the Newbold-White House tells the story of Abraham…

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Nunley House

Wynnewood, Oklahoma

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Nunn Winston House

Auburn, Alabama

One of Auburn's finest examples of antebellum Greek Revival architecture dating from 1850s. Nestled in…

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Oil Mansions

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Okmulgee is very uncommon. Steeped in history, Okmulgee is home to an eclectic mix of…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Old Bailey House

Macomb, Illinois

Eastlake style victorian mansion.

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Old Homes Tour

Hiawatha, Kansas

The self-guided old homes tour features 14 of Hiawatha's beautiful turn of the century homes…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Old Ortiz y Pino Ranch House Restaurant

Galisteo, New Mexico

Century-old summer house.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Oliver Ellsworth Homestead

Windsor, Connecticut

Ellsworth was a famous Revolutionary patriot, jurist, statesman, and one of the framers of the…

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Oswego-Fox House - Lyon Farm Museum Complex

Yorkville, Illinois

The Oswego-Fox House was built in the 1870's by the Fox family, ancestors of the…

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Owen Family Pioneer Home

Bessemer, Alabama

Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

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Palace of the Governors

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Built in 17th century, still dominates historic Plaza. Oldest continuously used public building in the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Parkersburg Historical Home

Parkersburg, Iowa

Victorian home built in 1895 includes local history museum and is listed on the National…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Patterson Log Cabin

Tallassee, Alabama

Built between 1840 and 1845, 2-room cabin with big stone chimneys and dogtrot hallway is…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Pearson House

Keosauqua, Iowa

Home built in 1840s was station on the Underground Railroad.

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Penick House

Texhoma, Oklahoma

The Penick House was built in 1912 for B.G Penick by a contractor named P.…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Peter Conser Historic House

Heavener, Oklahoma

Home of the leader of the Choctaw Lighthorsemen.

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The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Peter Mott House

Lawnside, New Jersey

Pastor Peter Mott's house served as a station on the Underground Railroad. Open Sat. Noon…

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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Phelps-Hatheway House

Suffield, Connecticut

Built for Loyalist Shem Burbank in 1761, the house later belonged to Oliver Phelps, a…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site

Ellis Grove, Illinois

The Pierre Menard Home is the finest example of French colonial architecture in the Central…

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Plum Grove Historic Home

Coralville, Iowa

Home of Iowa's first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and his wife, Friendly. The seven-room Greek…

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Port Library

Beloit, Kansas

The Port Library was built as a home of the late Mrs. Emma Port in…

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Prairie Log House and Country School

Storm Lake, Iowa

1871 log cabin of Scandinavian construction overlooks lake and park. Also visit 1872 Elk Township…

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Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Pratt House (c.1732)

Essex, Connecticut

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18th-century. Vernacular architecture with period furnishings, herb garden.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Proprietary House/The Royal Governor's Mansion

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Built between 1762 and 1764, this was home to William Franklin, last Royal Governor of…

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Pusch-Randell-Anderson Home

Marysville, Kansas

[Pusch-Randell-Anderson Home] Just east of the Historic Koester Block is one of Marysville's finest houses,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Putnam House

Carrington, North Dakota

Three-story historic home listed on National Registry of Historic Places. Available for tours or private…

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Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Quaker Meadows Plantation

Morganton, North Carolina

(c. 1812) Built by Captain Charles McDowell, son of Rev. War leader Charles McDowell. The…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Queen Anne Mansion

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

This Queen Anne masterpiece, featured in Southern Living Magazine, was built in 1891 and has…

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There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Quigley's Castle

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Family home built in 1943; surrounded by perennial gardens, lily ponds, secluded benches; exterior of…

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R. B. Schneider House

Fremont, Nebraska

The large two-story frame house, located in Fremont, exemplifies a transitional product of Queen Anne…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Raymond Community Home

Girard, Kansas

This beautiful old home was built in 1893 by Mr. Raymond for his bride. All…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Reddick Mansion Association

Ottawa, Illinois

The Reddick Mansion is a Pre-Civil War mansion known as one of the area's most…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Renfro Miller House

Billings, Oklahoma

Historic home.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Robinson Stewart House

Carmi, Illinois

This 1814 structure was owned at one time by U.S. Senator James M. Robinson. The…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Rockcliffe Mansion

Hannibal, Missouri

Turn-of-the-century mansion, restored to its original splendor. Guided tours daily. Listed on the National Historic…

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Roebke Historical Home

Holton, Kansas

A companion house to the Jackson County Historical Museum, the Roebke Historical Home is a…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Ronald Reagan Birthplace

Tampico, Illinois

The apartment where Ronald Reagan was born has been restored and decorated in the 1900's.…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Roseland Cottage-Bowen House

Woodstock, Connecticut

Gothic Revival summer home (c.1846) by merchant and publisher Henry Bowen; Fourth of July host…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Sadler Family Pioneer Home

Bessemer, Alabama

Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.

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Samuel Bullock House

Fremont, Nebraska

An example of the Greek Revival style, the house was built in 1869 in Fremont…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Sarah Whitman Hooker Homestead

West Hartford, Connecticut

1720 mansion house, remodeled 1805, displays original materials to illustrate two periods of early domestic…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Scholte House

Pella, Iowa

Built by Pella's founder, Dominie Scholte, in 1847. View original furnishings and fine household items…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Schuyler Hamilton House

Morristown, New Jersey

1760 Home of Dr. Jabez Campfield, Surgeon Gen. to George Washington. John Cochran was guest…

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Sears Roebuck and Co. House

Holton, Kansas

A Sears Roebuck and Co. concrete block house was featured in the 1908 General Catalog…

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Senator Bowman Home

Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Among the many sites of interests in and around Kingfisher, one is the Historical Home…

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Severin Sorensen House

Gering, Nebraska

Severin Sorensen, a Danish immigrant, headed the firm of S. Sorensen and Sons, operators of…

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Shady Brook Home

Hominy, Oklahoma

Built about 1900 by an early merchant, the home was originally located a number of…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Shandy Hall

Geneva, Ohio

Step back in time and visit Shandy Hall, the historic 1815 home of Colonel Robert…

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Sharpe House

Checotah, Oklahoma

The house was constructed on land bought in 1911 from a Creek Indian. It was…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Shiloh House

Zion, Illinois

Shiloh House is the residence of the founder of the City of Zion, Dr. John…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Silverheels Residence

Merriam, Kansas

This is the former residence of Shawnee Indian, John Silverheels built in 1830. Silverheels was…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Skolfield-Whittier House

Brunswick, Maine

This seventeen-room mansion adjacent to the Pejepscot Museum was virtually sealed from 1925 - 1982,…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Smith-Harris House (c.1845)

East Lyme, Connecticut

Built in the Greek Revival style; restored to provide an introduction to mid-19th century living;…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Solomon Goffe House (c.1711)

Meriden, Connecticut

Living history museum with costumed interpreters; Gambrel-roofed house rich in historical features. National Historic Landmark.

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South Koester House - Restaurant

Marysville, Kansas

The newest house in the historic Koester Block was built circa 1904-1906 and is now…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Spaulding-Olive House

Idabel, Oklahoma

Also referred to as the Magnolia Mansion, this colonial mansion is listed on the National…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Stanley-Whitman House

Farmington, Connecticut

One of Hartford County's must-see heritage destinations! Enter the world of Colonial New England by…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Stephen Crane House Museum

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Home of the author of the Red Badge of Courage.

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Sterrett House

Holton, Kansas

A two-story, brick home dating to the 1860s.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Stuart Dunlap Home

Mandan, North Dakota

A fine example of Queen Anne architectural style and furnished completely for the period this…

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Stuben House

River Edge, New Jersey

1752 Bergen Dutch sandstone mansion played an improtant role in the Revolutionary War and was…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Sweetgum Bottom Antiques

Andalusia, Alabama

1875 restored house, 1905 restored house. Huge barn with sheds to browse through. Many antiques…

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Terwilliger Home

Council Grove, Kansas

With its foundation laid in Kansas Territory, the Terwilliger Home was built alongside the famed…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Thankful Arnold House

Haddam, Connecticut

Gambrel-roofed house, built between 1795-1819. Provides a glimpse at widow Thankful Arnold's life c.1830 after…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

The Barton House

New Milford, Connecticut

1850s Colonial located on three-acre park-like setting with a brook. Six rooms (two suites, one…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

The Benjamin Temple House

Ewing, New Jersey

Built around 1750, is an excellent example of a colonial farm house, research archives, special…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

The Carriage House

Oxford, Kansas

The Carriage House, built in the early 1800s was the first brick home built in…

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The Castle

Wichita, Kansas

Not a typical riverside residence in the least, but definitely one of the boldest homes…

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The Castle and The Bar-C Dude Ranch

Sulphur, Oklahoma

The Castle and the Bar-C were built by Dr. Ellsworth Collings, Dean of Education at…

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The Cheney Mansion

Oak Park, Illinois

One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, The Cheney Mansion, 12,000 sq ft mansion on 2…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

The Craftsman Style Cottage Home

Globe, Arizona

This 1915 home with original wood siding is typical of the craftsman era. As the…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

The Davenport Homestead

Creswell, North Carolina

Built by Daniel Davenport, Washington County's first Senator, in 1800. The homestead has preserved "A…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

The Dowling House

Galena, Illinois

The Dowling House is Illinois' oldest stone structure--Galena's oldest home, built in 1826 as a…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

The Eder House

Globe, Arizona

This Colonial Revival home was built in 1905 of unbaked adobe and has a hip…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

The Fitch House

Storrs, Connecticut

Elegant 1836 Greek Revival mansion furnished with period antiques and listed on National Register of…

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The Hansard House

Pierce City, Missouri

Dr. Hansard sold the west section of his property on Washington Street for the construction…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

The Horridge House

Vinton, Iowa

The original Carpenter Gothic-style house was built around 1868 and consisted of locally produced brick.…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

The Howell House

Midland City, Alabama

Built in 1907 by Dr. Howell, who operated his medical practice here. Large columns, full…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

The Hugh Torance House and Store in Huntersville

Huntersville, North Carolina

Visit this marvelous house and mercantile establishment from the 1770's located on Gilead Road in…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

The Humphrey House

Oxford, Kansas

The Humphrey Home was built by former slaves in 1867 following the Civil War. The…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

The Jones House

Pontiac, Illinois

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858, the Jones house is the oldest brick…

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The Lee House Museum - 1872

Junction City, Oregon

TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR STRUCTURAL WORK The Dr. Norman L. Lee House Museum is the only…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

The Mebane House

Mebane, North Carolina

Built in 1853, on the high point of a 200 acre plantation, this house was…

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The Mills House

Osawatomie, Kansas

William M. Mills, an oilman from Pennsylvania, drilled over 400 oil and gas wells in…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

The Oliver House

Jackson

1896 Federal-style brick house.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

The Parsonage

Goldfield, Nevada

Historic rectory next to the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Goldfield; both buildings were built…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

The Peck Tavern House

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Located in an historic district, built in 1680, the Tavern is listed on the National…

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The Pitney House Museum - 1871

Junction City, Oregon

The Mary E. Pitney House Museum was built in 1874 and was always the home…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

The Ray House

Vinton, Iowa

The Ray House is a three story Queen Anne style house built 1893-4.The entire building,including…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

The Riverlore Mansion

Cairo, Illinois

The beautiful, historic Riverlore Mansion dates from 1865. Once owned by the Halliday Family, it…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

The Schoolhouse

Ledyard, Connecticut

Craft gallery housed in an 1868 one-room schoolhouse showcasing the work of local artisans.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

The Snell House

Globe, Arizona

The Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

The Stewart House

Monmouth, Illinois

Birthplace of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Todd House

Tabor City, North Carolina

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

The University of Akron Hower House

Akron, Ohio

Hower House was completed in 1871 by John Henry Hower, a leading Akron industrialist who…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

The Victorian House

Globe, Arizona

This 1910 residence features a unique dormered roofline and Victorian decoration. Part of its appeal…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

The Watson House

South Windsor, Connecticut

One-of-a-kind Palladian mansion, built in 1788, unique spot to relax. Five rooms (one two-room suite),…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

The White Hart

Salisbury, Connecticut

Gracious 19th century inn in picturesque country village. 26 rooms (three suites), private bath, a/c,…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Thias House

Washington, Missouri

Historic three-story Victorian home built in 1888 by Henry Thias as an "ornament to the…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Thomas Griswold House

Guilford, Connecticut

Colonial saltbox (c.1774) furnished in the style of early 19th-century period. Occupied by the same…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Torrington Historical Society - Hotchkiss-Fyler Ho

Torrington, Connecticut

Hotchkiss-Fyler House (1900) contains elaborate woodwork, stenciled walls, original furnishings, decorative art collection. Carriage house…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Tunis-Ellicks Historic House & Museum

New Vernon, New Jersey

The circa 1800 Tunis-Ellicks House, building, historic gardens and museum collection welcomes visitors with a…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Vachel Lindsay Home

Springfield, Illinois

The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay's only home until…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Van Veghten House/Somerset County Historical Society

Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Vernon Dean House

Ashland, Nebraska

Many of the homes in Ashland carry a legacy of their own with some residences…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Village One

Sheffield, Alabama

85 bungalows of stucco exterior and red tile roofs (c. 1919). Built by U.S. government…

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Volga-German House

Hays, Kansas

Located on the grounds of the Ellis County Historical Museum is a replica of a…

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Vopat Homestead

Wilson, Kansas

While it is unique in many ways, the history of the Vopat Homestead is the…

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W.H. Scott Home

Aurora, Missouri

The Scott home was built in 1906 for $38,000 taking 20 laborers and two years…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Wadsworth Mansion

Middletown, Connecticut

Once a private residence of Col. Clarence Wadsworth, landscape designed by the Olmsted brothers. A…

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Walking/Driving Tour of Historic Logan

Logan, Kansas

This walking - or driving - tour of Logan will take only a short time…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Wallace House Historic Site/Old Dutch Parsonage

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Wallace House was the home of wealthy merchant John Wallace. George Washington stayed here in…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Walt Whitman House

Camden, New Jersey

The home of American poet Walt Whitman contains an extensive collection of writings, photographs and…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

War Office

Lebanon, Connecticut

Built in 1727 as Trumbull family store where the Council of Safety held numerous meetings…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Weiss Cottage

Cullman, Alabama

Cullman's oldest home, small wood-frame structure, was home to Aldo Weiss and his family. Also…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Welles Shipman Ward House (c.1755)

South Glastonbury, Connecticut

Cited by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior as possessing 'exceptional architectural interest.' Antique horse-drawn…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Westport Historical Society

Westport, Connecticut

Wheeler House (c.1795) features Victorian parlor, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, changing exhibits, museum shop. Bradley-Wheeler…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Whitall House

National Park, New Jersey

Located at Red Bank Battlefield National Park, the James and Ann Whitall House (1748) served…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Whitehall Mansion

Mystic, Connecticut

18th century mansion offers five charming rooms each with Jacuzzi, fireplace; shuttle to casinos.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Wick House Herb Garden at Jockey Hollow Park

Morristown, New Jersey

Self-guided trails (including a braille trail) and historic mansion.

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Wilbur Chapman home

White Cloud, Kansas

Built in 1880, this home, listed on the Kansas Historical Registry, belonged to Wilbur Chapman,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Wiley Post Memorial

Maysville, Oklahoma

Former home of Wiley Post (Private ownership)

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William H. Faling House

Cambridge, Nebraska

Designed by the renowned architect W.F. Gernandt, the William H. Faling House was artfully constructed…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

William Jennings Bryan Museum

Salem, Illinois

150-year old home, 3 rooms, original furniture, pictures, and personal items.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

William Trent House

Trenton, New Jersey

In 1719, Justice William Trent built this brick Georgian mansion overlooking the Delaware River. Open…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Willis Allen House

Marion, Illinois

The Willis Allen House is the oldest house in Williamson County, listed on the National…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Winchester Historical Society

Winsted, Connecticut

Solomon Rockwell House (c.1813), a classical Revival Colonial mansion, displays Victorian fashions, doll house, military…

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Wolf Butterfield House Museum

Manhattan, Kansas

The Wolf Butterfield House served as a way station for the Butterfield Stage Line started…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Woodland Palace at Francis Park

Kewanee, Illinois

Fred Francis built this home in 1890 utilizing his innovative ideas using brick, stone and…

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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

Jacksonville, Illinois

This Farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker, who bought land east of Jacksonville,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Wyatt Earp Birthplace Home

Monmouth, Illinois

The museum features displays, historical documents, and memorabilia that tells of Wyatt Earp's life, fact…

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Upcoming & Annual Events

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bridgeton Christmas Historic House Tour

Bridgeton, New Jersey

The Bridgeton Christmas Historic House Tour: 4 pm - 8 pm. Usher in the holidays…

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