Let's plan a road trip with different activities and things to do that celebrate what makes Colorado special.
Colorado is often referred to as an outdoor activity wonderland. We have natural parks with hiking and biking trails, watersports and outdoor challenges like the Manitou Incline, opens a new window. There are so many amazing sights to see that it can be hard to know where to begin.
And if you're more a fan of the great indoors, that's okay because we have castles too.
Yes. Castles, as in straight-out-of-a-fairytale, made of wood and stone, hand-built and open for tours.
| Name | Location | Tickets and Tour Length | Things to Know Before You Go |
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Highlands Ranch Mansion , opens a new window |
Highlands Ranch |
Free tours during open hours , opens a new window 60-minute tour |
Historic guided tours can be requested prior to visit and are subject to docent availability. Self-guided tours are available during open hours. |
Molly Brown House Museum , opens a new window |
Denver |
Tickets required , opens a new window (available with Exploration Pass , opens a new window) 60-minute tour |
Offers guided and self-guided tours. Text versions of the guide are available in multiple languages and large-print English. Hosts specialty events throughout the year. Technically not a castle. |
Cherokee Ranch Manor , opens a new window |
Sedalia |
Tickets required , opens a new window 90-minute tour |
A working cattle ranch offering tours and afternoon tea. Hosts concerts, educational events, and scientific research programs. The manor can be reserved for weddings or private events. |
Dunafon Castle , opens a new window |
Bear Creek | Tours by appointment only | Can be reserved as a wedding venue or for private events. |
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Palmer Castle (Glen Eyrie) , opens a new window (pictured at the top of this blog) |
Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods) |
Tickets required , opens a new window 90-minute tour |
Offers tours and afternoon tea. The castle can also be reserved as a wedding venue or for private events. |
Miramont Castle , opens a new window |
Manitou Springs |
Tickets required , opens a new window 45-minute tour |
Tours are available seven days a week with free parking nearby. Offers tours, afternoon tea, and children’s activities during the tour. |
Bishop Castle , opens a new window |
Pueblo | Free self-guided tours; donations accepted | A privately owned and constructed castle built by owner Jim Bishop. A remarkable feat of engineering featuring staircases, towers, and a fire-breathing dragon. |
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