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Experience
Historical Attractions
Compiled by Gabe Webb
ESTATES OF DISTINCTION
The lives of the George Vanderbilt family are
highlighted on tours of the Biltmore mansion
and gardens. Wine tasting at Antler Hill Village
& Winery is a popular option, as is a collection
Newport Mansions–The Preservation
of outdoor activities that includes guided
Society
horseback rides, river float excursions, Segway
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Rhode Island
tours and bicycle rentals.
newportmansions.org
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, Florida
boktowergardens.org
Visitors can see one of the greatest
examples of acclaimed landscape architect
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.’s work as they
explore the gardens. They also can hear
the unique Singing Tower carillon; tour the
1930s-era, Mediterranean-style mansion;
and take a walk on one of the nature trails.
The society’s mission is to protect, preserve
and present Newport’s exceptional collection
of house museums. Its 11 properties exemplify
three centuries of achievements in American
architecture, decorative arts and landscape
design from the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.
The Huntington
Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
626-405-2240
Pasadena-adjacent
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Nature, Art,
Culture
BOK TOWER GARDENS/PEZZIMENTI PHOTOGRAPHY
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, North Carolina
biltmore.com
JOHN CORBETT/THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY
THE BITMORE COMPANY
The NTA membership includes historical homes and gardens that are connected to prominent American families from the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries. The following five attractions offer an array of tours, group programs and special events to help tell the stories of these influential
statesmen, industrialists and landowners.
Hearst Castle
San Simeon, California
hearstcastle.org
Middleton Place
Charleston, South Carolina
middletonplace.org
Travelers can see the museum, house and
grounds as part of specialized group tours.
As they explore, they will get a glimpse of
WIlliam Randolph Hearst’s hilltop estate
much like the Hollywood stars, presidents,
prime ministers and business leaders have
since the mid 20th century.
Built in 1755, Middleton Place is a National
Historic Landmark that was the residence of
the Middleton family, whose members played
prominent roles in Co