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1. Head to the Thousand Islands to visit the Boldt Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Take a guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Stop by the visitor center at Castle Gould

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4. Head to Highlands Castle in the Adirondack Mountains

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5. Admire Olana State Historic Site

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6. Spend a night at Mohonk Mountain House

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7. Head to Little Falls and visit Beardslee Castle

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8. Climb up the observation deck at Belvedere Castle

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9. Plan a romantic getaway to Belhurst Castle

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10. Explore Lyndhurst Mansion on a day trip from New York

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11. Take a docent-led guided tour of Oheka Castle

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12. Admire the design of Castle Clinton National Monument

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13. Stay at Wing's Castle, a charming bed and breakfast

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14. Take a guided tour of the Victorian-Gothic style Skene Manor

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15. Visit the Frederick Ferris Thompson Memorial Library

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16. Travel back in time at Old Fort Niagara

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17. Check out Castle Williams on the New York Harbor

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18. Tour the Bayside Historical Society Castle Home

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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