Did you know that Texas was once a very royal place? There are castles all over the state, and lucky for us, there are captivating castles that you wouldn’t ever believe are right near Austin. Take a day and go live out your fairy tale with a visit to one of these enchanting landmarks. Visitors beware…Not every castle was built for kings and queens. Some were built for jails and courthouses, while others built for entertainment and hotels. Here are 10 castles in Austin and the surrounding area:
- Home to Terry and King Young, they have graciously allowed visitors to tour.
Flickr/rgreenbl 7400 Park Road 4 South in Burnet, TX
- Trube Castle was built in 1890 and was meant to resemble a Danish Castle.
Flickr/BFS Man 1627 Sealy Street Galveston, TX
- Medieval Times is located in Dallas for guests to come and enjoy medieval activities like jousting, sorcery, and much more.
Midievil Times Website 2021 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX
- Don’t be fooled. This is not your fairytale castle. This is Brown County Jail built in 1903.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn 212 North Broadway Brownwood, TX
- Old Red Castle is right in the heart of downtown Dallas. built in 1892.
Flickr/cammyrw
- The Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints castle was raided in 2008 when alleged abuse of children came to light.
Flickr/slopjop Eldorado, TX
- Now THIS, is a dreamy castle. Originally built for Walter Gresham, his wife, and nine children.
Flickr/Texasbubba Galveston, TX
- Lucky us! We have our very own castle in the city - General Land Office Castle also known as the State Visitor Center.
Flickr/Steven Polunsky 201 East 14th Street
- This is a beautiful castle. It is the Shelby County Courthouse built in 1885 by an Irish architect.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
- Creepiest castle of all - Austin County Jail in Bellville, TX. Take a tour to view all of the “creepy” things that prisoners had to endure back then.
Flickr/Patrick Feller
Don’t judge these castles by just their beautiful exteriors – Schedule a tour and see them for yourself!
Flickr/rgreenbl
7400 Park Road 4 South in Burnet, TX
Flickr/BFS Man
1627 Sealy Street Galveston, TX
Midievil Times Website
2021 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
212 North Broadway Brownwood, TX
Flickr/cammyrw
Flickr/slopjop
Eldorado, TX
Flickr/Texasbubba
Galveston, TX
Flickr/Steven Polunsky
201 East 14th Street
Flickr/Patrick Feller
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