An abundance of lakes, parks and farms, finding a castle in Minnesota might seem surprising but there are actually quite a few well known ones. Make sure to visit these fantastic buildings the next time you’re nearby, it will definitely be worth it!

  1. Spicer Castle Bed & Breakfast is not just an amazing building but also a great place to stay.

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  1. Tower Hall on the campus of The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth is stunning day and night.

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  1. The Turnblad Mansion, now part of the American Swedish Institute is awe-inspiring both inside and out. Head to one of their many cultural events.

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  1. Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail are architectural masterpieces and landmarks!

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  1. The ice castle in Spicer is always great fun and beautiful too!

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  1. The Minnesota Museum of Mining is an awesome castle building that will certainly appeal to the adventurer in you.

Minnesota Museum of Mining

  1. Holland Hall at St Olaf is a beauty modeled after the Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.

  2. The ice castles in Eden Prairie are also a yearly phenomenon that will be sure to dazzle you.

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  1. The Landmark Center, a cultural and event center in Saint Paul is perfect for weddings and has a bustling calendar of events to check out.

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  1. The Old Main Castle on the Macalester College campus is a vision in the fall.

Picturesque, these castles are easy to visit and impossible to forget. How many have you been to?

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Minnesota Museum of Mining

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Landmark Center

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