Hackerman House/Walters Art Museum-Baltimore, MD

Built around 1848, the Greek Revival Hackerman House in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood is exceptionally elegant. Already outstanding, updates made in 1892 included modifications to the circular staircase, and installation of a Tiffany skylight, resulting in one of the most stunning, graceful spaces I have ever seen. With soaring ceilings, ornate molding, carved wood paneling and glistening chandeliers, it is the height of sophistication. After falling into disrepair, and cycling through owners, it was purchased by Willard Hackerman in the 1980s, and now functions as gallery space for the adjacent Walters Art Gallery. While in the area, don’t miss the architecturally amazing Peabody library, or the Owl Bar, located in the lobby of the Beaux-Arts Belvedere Hotel.