Here is something that you may not realize: the state of Colorado is chock full of beautiful castles and most of these gorgeous dwellings are located right in or around Denver! Pretty cool, right? To see as many of these dazzling dwellings as possible, hop in the car and take this road trip to the most majestic castles around Denver (Link to the original map can be found here):
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1.) Westminster Castle (Westminster)
Wikimedia Commons Built in 1890 with the intention of it becoming the “Princeton of the West,” Westminster Castle has housed a number universities and is now the home to Belleview Christian School.
2.) Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast (Capitol Hill)
Yelp Don’t just drive by the historic 1889 castle; make reservations to stay at this fabulous bed and breakfast or stop in for one of their famous high teas!
3.) Dunning-Benedict House (Capitol Hill)
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall Can you imagine actually getting to LIVE in a castle? This is possible at the Dunning-Benedict House, which was originally built as a private home in 1889 and now serves as both law offices and apartments. Speaking of living in a castle…
4.) Richthofen Castle (Montclair)
Wikimedia Commons …you can buy Richthofen Castle (which was built and owned by Baron Walter von Richthofen, uncle of the real “Red Baron”) for a cool $3.5M.
5.) Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Sedalia)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation Facebook Talk about enchanting: Cherokee Castle is a 1450s Scottish-style palace that was built in the 1920s and features exquisite details, historic furnishings and art work, and views that you have to see to believe.
6.) Dunafon Castle (Idledale)
The Dunafon Castle Facebook Last but certainly not least is that of the jaw-dropping Dunafon Castle; one of Colorado’s premiere wedding destinations that was originally built in 1941 on a picturesque peninsula.
For even more information on these local works of art, click on 10 Captivating Castles You Won’t Believe Are In Denver.
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Built in 1890 with the intention of it becoming the “Princeton of the West,” Westminster Castle has housed a number universities and is now the home to Belleview Christian School.
Yelp
Don’t just drive by the historic 1889 castle; make reservations to stay at this fabulous bed and breakfast or stop in for one of their famous high teas!
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall
Can you imagine actually getting to LIVE in a castle? This is possible at the Dunning-Benedict House, which was originally built as a private home in 1889 and now serves as both law offices and apartments. Speaking of living in a castle…
…you can buy Richthofen Castle (which was built and owned by Baron Walter von Richthofen, uncle of the real “Red Baron”) for a cool $3.5M.
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation Facebook
Talk about enchanting: Cherokee Castle is a 1450s Scottish-style palace that was built in the 1920s and features exquisite details, historic furnishings and art work, and views that you have to see to believe.
The Dunafon Castle Facebook
Last but certainly not least is that of the jaw-dropping Dunafon Castle; one of Colorado’s premiere wedding destinations that was originally built in 1941 on a picturesque peninsula.
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