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Most People Don’t Know These 7 Castles Are Hiding In Illinois

Discover several hidden castles in Illinois that rival those in Europe.

Published Jun 26, 2015

Written by 

Laura Meli

We can all agree that castles are awesome. But those are things you can only see on your trip to Europe, right? WRONG. There are some great castles hiding right here in Illinois. Don't believe me? Here's proof:

1. Cook Hall Castle (Normal)

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2. Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center (Oregon)

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3. Altgeld Hall Castle (DeKalb)

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4. Wayne Dunham Castle (Wayne, IL)

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5. Water Tower (Chicago)

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6. Bettendorf Castle (Fox River Grove, IL)

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7. Ravenstone Castle (Harvard, IL)

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Know of any other castles hiding in Illinois? Let us know in the comments.

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