Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and bowling alleys in the basement: See what the governor's mansion looks like in every state

Forty-five of the 50 US states have official governor's mansions where governors can live rent-free, according to a report. Some of these mansions are open to the public for tours, while Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont do not have designated mansions. The official houses are meant to evoke the pride of their areas and feature amenities such as grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and bowling alleys in basements. Life in a governor's mansion is more public than a normal home, with tours often available and security sometimes heavy.

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