Grey Towers Castle

"Just outside of Philadelphia is this large, 40-room, late-19th-century castle that was built using limestone and greystone to resemble the famous Alnwick Castle in England. The structure was the home of sugar magnate William Welsh Harrison and includes an extravagant-looking ballroom and dining hall. Today, it is part of the Arcadia University campus and is used as an administrative office as well as a space to host college events." [Time Out]

Castle

Website: Grey Towers Castle

Address: Glenside, PA 19038

 

Bannerman Castle

"This abandoned castle in the Hudson River Valley near Cold Spring was built on the uninhabited Pollepel Island in 1901 by Scottish immigrant Frank Bannerman. Bannerman owned a military surplus supply company but his Brooklyn store could not hold his entire arsenal, so he decided to design a replica of the castles like those in his homeland to store the extra ammunition. After 200 tons of shells explored in 1920, the castle was left partially in ruins. Today, visitors can see the outside of Bannerman Castle up close (it’s dangerous to walk inside) by taking a passenger boat around the island, or by traveling with a tour by canoe or kayak." [Time Out]

Castle

Website: Bannerman Castle

Address: Pollepel Island, Beacon, NY 12508

 

Castle Farms

"Built in 1918 by Sears executive Albert Loeb, this elegant farm was designed to replicate the stone renaissance castles of Normandy, France. Originally a working dairy farm open to the public for browsing farming equipment sold through the Sears catalog, the venue has since been used as a rock music venue and is currently a World War I museum. Visit and take a tour of the gardens, hop on a coach ride or ride around the ground on a train. ." [Time Out]

Castle

Website: Castle Farms

Address: 5052 M-66, Charlevoix, MI 49720