Growing up, what kinds of stories were your favorites? Maybe old fables that taught an important life lesson? Short and sweet nursery rhymes? Non-fiction titles that taught you about history or science? Some of us have always loved a magical fairy tale complete with a love story, royalty, and majestic castles, which is why we are so excited to have discovered the secluded Cherokee Ranch Restaurant in Colorado that looks like it is straight out of a storybook. Come along as we explore all that it has to offer.
The Cherokee Ranch & Castle is located in the town of Sedalia.
This historic property has been described as an "architectural masterpiece echoing 1450’s Scotland" that "serves as a vibrant venue for extraordinary entertainment, education, and enjoyment."
Consisting of 3,400 acres, Cherokee Ranch & Castle used to belong to two different homesteads, owned by the Flower and Blunt families.
In the early 1900s, the Flower homestead was sold to the Johnson family, who would go on to build the incredible castle seen today.
Soon after, the Johnsons and Blunts sold their land (and castle) to Tweet Kimball in 1954, who -- some 40 years later -- worked with Douglas County to protect the land.
He in turn founded the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation and the ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
When you visit the Cherokee Castle today, you can expect to find several storybook-esque features.
Including a dining room for enjoying delicious meals fit for a king or queen.
You'll encounter real-life princesses as well!
(Please note: These Disney princesses do not live at this castle and only come for special story times).
There are other intricate details here as well.
These include beautiful art pieces, displayed armor, and even period furniture.
While the Cherokee Ranch & Castle does not offer regular restaurant hours...
...they do host a number of different teas, brunches, and lunches each month, so be sure to see their website for a full list of upcoming events.
The Cherokee Ranch & Castle is located at 6113 Daniels Park Rd.
It is about 30 miles south of Denver off Interstate 25.
For more information about the Cherokee Ranch & Castle, you can visit the official website, as well as its Facebook page.
Have you ever been to the Cherokee Restaurant? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that it's one of the best restaurants in Colorado? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
For more Centennial State fairytales, check out these Jolly Good Colorado Castles That You’ll Want to Live In.
If you’re still in the mood for more Colorado adventures, take a look at this video beautiful Hanging Lake and Spouting Rock:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!