Did you know there are castles hiding right here in Ohio? It's true — and they're all worth exploring.
There's a pair of little-known castles hiding in West Liberty, Ohio that date all the way back to the mid-1800s. Today, they're private family-owned museums full of Ohio history just waiting to be discovered. With stunning architecture, rare antiques and Old World decor, these castles are one of Ohio's best-kept secrets.
Take a look:
Located in Logan County are two chateaux style castles with a Gothic design. They're absolutely stunning and most people don't even know they exist.
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They've been open to the public now for more than 100 years.
The castles are named Mac-A-Cheek Castle (pictured below) and Mac-O-Chee Castle.
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The pair of castles were built by the Piatt brothers in 1864. They were named after the Shawnee Indians and their former village of Mackachack.
Today, this private, family-owned museum features more than 200 years of Ohio history than you can explore via self-guided tours.
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You never know what sort of antiques you'll find hiding in these elaborate estates.
You can tour one castle for $15 or both castles for $25 per person.
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Note: Be sure to call ahead for hours of operation.
You won't find anything else quite like this exquisite pair of castles hiding in West Liberty.
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The Mac-A-Cheek Castle is located at 10051 Township Road 47, West Liberty, OH 43357 and the Mac-O-Chee Castle is located at 2319 State Route 287, West Liberty, OH 43357.
For a closer look at these Ohio gems, watch the short video below.
Did you know about the Piatt Castles? Have you ever explored them before? If so, please share your experiences with us!
For more castles in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Road Trip To Ohio’s Most Majestic Castles Is Like Something From A Fairytale.
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