American Fairytales: 10 Buzzed-About Castles in the USA

By Stephanie Schiraldi on April 25, 2016

You don’t have to leave the country to feel like royalty—these 10 jaw-dropping castles are located right here in the United States. From New York to California, visit one of these gorgeous palaces for a truly regal getaway.

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Boldt Castle

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Located on Heart Island in New York and built in the style of 16th century European castles, this 127-room castle towers at six stories.

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Berkeley Springs Castle

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You won't find this wedding gift on many of today's registries. The Berkeley Springs Castle is more than 120 years old and was constructed as a gift from a man to his bride.

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Hearst Castle

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William Randolph Hearst built this estate overlooking the village of San Simeon in 1919. By 1947, the castle included a twin-towered main building, three guesthouses, and 127 acres of terraced gardens, fountains, and pools.

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Bannerman's Castle

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Bannerman’s Castle surprisingly stands on Pollepel Island, just 50 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. The castle was once used as a military surplus warehouse.

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Castello di Amorosa

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Castello di Amorosa translates to “castle of love” in Italian. Rising above the hills of Napa Valley, this 13th century, Tuscan-inspired castle sits on over 30 acres of estate vineyards.

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Fonthilll Castle

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Fonthill Castle lies in the Philadelphia countryside of in Doylestown. This castle is one of three castle-like structures in the town, all built by Henry Chapman Mercer.

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Coral Castle

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Located in Miami, this castle was built singlehandedly by a man named Edward Leedskalnin. Ed carved over 1,100 tons of coral rock to create his masterpiece.

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Bishop's Castle

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In the middle of San Isable National Forest in Colorado – otherwise known as Cowboy Country – stands this stunning castle. Bishop’s Castle is a 160-foot-high structure that weighs an estimated 50 thousand tons and is the work of one man, Jim Bishop.

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Castle in the Clouds

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Completed in 1914, the Lucknow Estate overlooks its rocky surroundings high in New Hampshire's Ossipee Mountain Range.

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Belvedere Castle

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Built in 1869, this mini castle was built by the esteemed Calver Vaux, who co-designed Central Park.

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