The state of New York is home to not only bustling cities and beautiful landscapes, but also some of the world’s most magnificent castles. I love castles for their history and architecture. When I first moved to New York, it was a surprise to discover how many different castles were just a short drive away. From the Hudson Valley and the Thousand Islands region to Buffalo, Bolton Landing, and Huntington, impressive, elegant, and mysterious edifices, Victorian manor houses, and rolling estates abound.
Best New York Castles:
Head to the Thousand Islands to visit the Boldt Castle -
Take a guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island -
Stop by the visitor center at Castle Gould -
Head to Highlands Castle in the Adirondack Mountains -
Admire Olana State Historic Site -
Spend a night at Mohonk Mountain House -
Head to Little Falls and visit Beardslee Castle -
Climb up the observation deck at Belvedere Castle -
Plan a romantic getaway to Belhurst Castle -
Explore Lyndhurst Mansion on a day trip from New York -
In Summary...
(and if you want to revisit my photo journey)- • Head to the Thousand Islands to visit the Boldt Castle
- • Take a guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island
- • Stop by the visitor center at Castle Gould
- • Head to Highlands Castle in the Adirondack Mountains
- • Admire Olana State Historic Site
- • Spend a night at Mohonk Mountain House
- • Head to Little Falls and visit Beardslee Castle
- • Climb up the observation deck at Belvedere Castle
- • Plan a romantic getaway to Belhurst Castle
- • Explore Lyndhurst Mansion on a day trip from New York