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1. Lyndhurst Mansion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture

2. Bacon's Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
Bacon's Castle
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3. Castello di Amorosa

Castello di Amorosa
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4. Beardslee Castle

Romantic Castles

5. Belvedere Castle

Romantic Castles
Belvedere Castle
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6. Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate
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7. Bishop’s Palace

Bishop’s Palace
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8. Boldt Castle

Romantic Castles
Boldt Castle
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9. Bannerman Castle

Romantic Castles
Bannerman Castle
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10. Castle in the Clouds

Romantic Castles

11. Fonthill Castle

Romantic Castles
Fonthill Castle
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12. Gillette Castle

Romantic Castles

13. Hammond Castle

Romantic Castles
Hammond Castle
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14. Hearst Castle

Romantic Castles
Hearst Castle
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15. Iolani Palace

16. Singer Castle

Romantic Castles

17. The Breakers

18. Thornewood Castle

Romantic Castles

19. Tovrea Castle

Romantic Castles

20. Villa Zorayda

21. Wadsworth Atheneum

Wadsworth Atheneum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The idea of fairytale castles typically conjures images of medieval Europe rather than the United States, but if you know where to look, America is full of beautiful castles and chateaus as well.
  • Many are open to the public for guided or self-guided tours, and still others offer more unique experiences for visitors to enjoy, including wine tours and tastings, elegant dinners, and fantastic collections of art and antiques.

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