Historic Places

A look at some of the historic places around the country where you can see stunning historic homes and prime examples of period architectural styles.

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Historic Retreats: The Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

To understand why the Palmer House is so special, you need only enter the lobby.

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Old-House Ghost Stories

Interested in a few old-house ghost stories?

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10 Haunted Historic Hotels

Catch a few winks with the spirit world by checking into one of these historic hotels where reports of paranormal activity abound.

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Historic House: The Inn at Forest Oaks

Resident owners share the wealth to afford their dream house, The Inn at Forest Oaks.

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Historic Retreats: The Heidelberg Hotel in Baton Rouge

Hidden architectural gems and custom designs restore the character of an iconic 1920s political hangout.

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Finding Old Florida

Once upon a time, long before glittering Miami Vice skyscrapers and Disney fantasies scrawled their signature across the state, there was a whole other Florida.

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Mystic, Connecticut: Historic Coastal Village

Things to do and see in Mystic, Connecticut.

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Exploring Door County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s sweetest vacation destination is a 75-mile-long peninsula that shelters Green Bay from the main body of Lake Michigan.

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Ghostly Historic District Tours

These 8 walking tours scattered across the country will give you a glimpse into the paranormal past of some classic historic neighborhoods.

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Exploring Historic Galveston, Texas

Since 1528, Galveston has reinvented itself repeatedly. It has flown five flags and was briefly a national capital.

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Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix, Michigan

These mushroom houses will win you over.

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Historic Southern Town, Northern Style in Maryland

On the water in historic St. Michaels, Maryland.

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Around Asheville, N.C.

Cheshire Village near Black Mountain is just minutes from thriving Asheville.

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Historic Cooperstown

Students of history, art, and architecture will be immersed.

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Elley Villa in Kentucky

Left for ruin this Kentucky villa became unfit for living until one couple restored it.

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Plymouth Federal: Hedge House

Historic Hedge House has been restored with eye-popping wallpapers and carpets true to its 1809 heritage.

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