Posted in Vermont
January 23, 2017
This Road Trip To Vermont’s Most Majestic Castles Is Like Something From A Fairytale
There are many wide open spaces and mountain vistas to be seen in Vermont, but there are some other magical places that should be seen as well. The castles you’ll find here are stunningly whimsical and showcase some of the architectural brilliance you’ll find while traveling through the Green Mountain State. Pack some snacks and gas up the car – this is a VT castle road trip you’ll definitely want to take!
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You'll find several castles in South Hero, all lovingly hand made and the story behind these castles is absolutely fascinating. While Harry Barber's structures are on private property, a few of the castles can be viewed from the road.
This castle in Burlington was built as a student dormitory was built in 1895. The dorm is still in use and is said to be haunted.
This chateau-style Victorian mansion in St Johnsbury was built in 1884 by Lambert Packard for William Paddock Fairbanks and his wife Rebecca. Their grandson founded St Johnsbury Academy and this building is now used as a dormitory.
This historic summer estate on South Main Street in Randolph was built in 1886 for Albert Brown Chandler. It was the town's finest summer house of the period, and was named for Chandler's wife Marilla. It is now primarily used for professional offices.
A stunning castle in Salisbury with a colorful history and is now used for elderly care.
Wilson Castle is a nineteenth-century estate located at Proctor was built in 1867. This castle is open part of the year offering tours of this estate complete with 84 stained-glass windows and 13 fireplaces.
This high-style Queen Anne Victorian Era mansion in Cuttingsville features one of the most exquisite mausoleums, created to commemorate the builder's late wife and daughter.
You can stay overnight in this luxurious castle in Ludlow. The Castle Hill Resort and Spa is close to Okemo so you can combine your stay with a trip to the slopes.
The Everett Mansion, now known as Southern Vermont College, is located in Bennington. The estate sits on Mount Anthony on 500 acres of land and has a large, picturesque spring-fed pond.
If you love road trips, be sure to try one of these 12 road trips in Vermont you must take before you die.
