22 Gorgeous U.S. Castles That Are Fit for a Fairy Tale

You don’t have to leave the country to feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook.

But you don’t have to travel abroad to find majestic structures fit for royalty.

Here are 22 of the most beautiful castles in the United States.

Groups of tourists arrive on the estate grounds at Biltmore House during Biltmore Blooms in Asheville, North Carolina

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But the property’s most notable treasure is its 123 acres of gardens and Pacific Ocean views.

Its location right off thePacific Coast Highwaymakes it a popular stop that lives up to the hype.

Commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the Italian Renaissance-style mansion was completed in 1895.

Hearst Castle on Hilltop, San Simeon, California

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Plus, there’s no entry fee, and it boasts impressive views of the surroundingSan Isabel National Forest.

Devastated by a 1969 fire, the atmospheric ruin now welcomes visitors who book ferry or kayak tours.

TheBelvedere Castleis built on the second-highest natural point in Central ParkVista Rock.

Cloudy day at Fonthill Castle

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Climb the steep steps inside the tower for an even more expansive view of the park.

While its temple-front portico is a sight to behold, its ornate rooms are even more impressive.

Dream of sipping a glass of wine from a castle perch?

Boldt Castle on Heart Island in the Saint Lawrence River, Thousand Islands, New York

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This is your spot.

Today, visitors can tour the home and 5.5-acre grounds, including a garden with seasonal floral displays.

Smithsonian Castle, Washington, D.C. ## Searles Castle, Windham, New Hampshire

Its no surpriseSearles Castleis a popular venue for weddings.

The Breakers, built 1895 as a summer estate by the Vanderbilt family, one of the famous Newport Mansions on Rhode Island, United States

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Dating from 1915, the property has changed hands over the years and previously served as a school.

View from the grounds of Singer Castle

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The famous Bishop’s Palace was built by Colonel Walter Gresham and architect Nicholas Clayton; the extravagantly decorated house is a Victorian adaptation of the classic Renaissance style.

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Front view of Gillette Castle

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Bishop’s Castle in San Isabel National Forest near Pueblo Colorado

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Central Park landscape and Belvedere Castle with New York City skyline between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan in the United States of America aerial view. Autumn landscape with orange fall foliage