Victorian houses sit on the hillsides like fancy wedding cakes. Many of these homes have been turned into cozy bed and breakfasts. You can sleep in rooms where famous people once rested their heads.

Visitors can admire Balmoral's breathtaking three-acre (1.2ha) formal gardens, which are home to a number of ornate Victorian ...

Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.