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North Dakota isn’t exactly known for being a land of castles and royal families, but you never know what you might find hiding here. The same man who built the intriguing and mesmerizing Enchanted Highway near Regent, North Dakota, also transformed an empty school into, well, an Enchanted Castle, of course! This castle serves as a hotel for anyone to visit. This concept sounds a little unusual, but the experience it brings is like nothing you’ve ever had before.

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From the outside, you wouldn't know this was once a school. The high brick walls and turrets certainly add to the castle feel right off the bat. The drawbridge actually raises and lowers, so be prepared for a royal welcome!
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Knights keep guard all throughout the castle, their armor shining and looking ready to go to battle. The Enchanted Castle is full of decoration and designs that make you feel like you've been pulled back to the medieval times.
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The castle serves as a hotel and not only has a fun, unique atmosphere but also includes spacious rooms, hot tubs, a full gym and gymnasium (it was originally a school, after all), and even a steakhouse and a tavern.
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The Excalibur Steakhouse serves a delicious, hearty meal fit for a king, with everything from juicy steaks to sugary sweet desserts like shown below:
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And, of course, there are plenty of decorations to enjoy while you eat that really make this theme come to life. Stopping by for a drink in the tavern or a bite to eat at the steakhouse while being surrounded by royal banners, stone walls, and dragon-covered candle chandeliers make the experience completely one-of-a-kind.
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And when you enter your royal bedchamber for the night, you can enjoy all the luxuries that real royalty would enjoy, all right here in North Dakota.

The creator of the Enchanted Castle and Enchanted Highway, Gary, is so creative for being able to turn simple things into magical things. The highway was at one point just a boring drive, but he transformed it into something awesome that holds world records today. The Enchanted Castle is the same – once just an empty school now turned into a truly enchanting castle. And he’s exceptionally nice to talk to while on your trip here!

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Did you know that this isn’t the only castle in North Dakota? There is a true castle hiding out in a field, and most people don’t even know it’s there…

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