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

The Kentucky governor's mansion. traveler1116/Getty Images Forty-five of the 50 states have official mansions, which governors can live in rent-free.

Some governors' mansions are open to the public for tours.

Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont don't have designated mansions.

After a long day serving constituents, governors return home to sprawling, historic buildings.

They're welcomed by 20-foot entranceways; their heels ring out on marble floors.

If it's been a particularly grim day, they can wash it away with a swim in their state-shaped pool.

These official houses, found in 45 out of the 50 states, are meant to evoke the pride of their area.

Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island , and Vermont are the only states without a designated mansion.

Life in a governor's mansion is more public than a normal home.

Often, visitors can take tours, and security can be heavy.

Careful household budgeting is necessary to avoid criticism from the media or constituents.

Some governors have chastised reporters for calling it a mansion, telling them to call it a "residence" instead.

With the midterms coming up in November, governors' mansions across the US could welcome new residents if incumbents are unseated in the 2026 elections.

Here's what the governors' mansions look like in every state that has one.