Even though there are Wright homes scattered throughout the country, Illinois, specifically Oak Park, holds the most extensive collection of them. The Frank Lloyd Wright home is one of the staple pieces of architecture in the state of Illinois. In fact, prairie-style architecture and landscape were first invented in this home.
Visitors to the museum today can see Wright’s archives and private collections, and learn about his work and life. Also in Illinois: The McCallister home, more commonly known as the house from Home Alone, is located within the Chicago suburbs, and it was sold for $1.5 million back in 2012.
Indiana - Grouseland
In 1804, Grouseland was the home designed and constructed for William Henry Harrison, the governor of Indiana who went on to become the ninth president of the United States. The exterior design was made from brick, making it the first brick building in Indiana. The structure was inspired by Berkeley Plantation, which was the Harrison family’s home in Virginia at that time.
The Harrison family lived there for many years and eventually, the house became a museum for the public. Also in Indiana: The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Century of Progress Homes are a collection of homes constructed to fit modern architecture. They were built for the Chicago World Fair in 1933.
New Jersey - Drumthwacket
Drumthwacket is the tongue-twister name of this gorgeous mansion owned by the New Jersey governor. The name might sound silly, but it is actually derived from the Scots-Gaelic term for “wooded hill.” Located in Princeton, this home was built specifically for the governor at that time (1834), Charles S. Olden.
The manor holds regular tours as well as school trips where it primarily teaches visitors about sustainability. Also in New Jersey: 112 Mercer Street in Princeton is the address where Albert Einstein lived for 20 years. However, you can not tour there since it is a private residence these days.
New Hampshire - The Robert Frost Farm
Robert Frost’s famous poems are said to capitalize on life in New England during his era. Many of Frost’s poems are actually attributed to the memories made between the years of 1900 and 1911, when he lived on a Derry farm. Despite the large estate, the house itself was relatively modest.
Today, visitors to the historic site can take self-guided tours of the estate, as well as attend a plethora of talks, poetry evenings, and lectures. Also in New Hampshire: Portsmouth’s Richard Jackson House is the oldest surviving wood-frame house in the state of New Hampshire. This really is a must-visit for all poetry fans.
Louisiana - Oak Alley Plantation
The Oak Alley Plantation is where a quarter mile of land is home to 300-year-old stunning live oak trees. If it looks a little familiar, that's because you might recognize it from one of the scenes in "Interview with the Vampire," or numerous other Hollywood films.
The plantation conducts a wealth of research and holds a slavery database, providing as much information and credit to those who were responsible for making the plantation into what it is today. Also in Louisiana: Located in Louisiana is the Steel Magnolia House, which is famous for being the filming site for the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias."