Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

The former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, this estate in northwest Washington is celebrated for its collection of Russian imperial art and French decorative arts. The mansion displays Faberge eggs, Russian Orthodox icons, porcelain, and tapestries amassed during Post's time in the Soviet Union. Surrounding it are formal gardens including a French parterre, a Japanese-style garden, and a greenhouse of orchids, blending opulent interiors and manicured grounds.