If there exists a list of historic homes in America that must be seen in one’s lifetime, Biltmore must surely be at the top. This magnificent Vanderbilt estate situated in […]
American Castle: Biltmore Estate in Asheville
Author: Castel Traveler
The Ghosts of Goat Castle in Mississippi
Natchez, Mississippi, was once home to a building known as Goat Castle by locals. This building was rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the entire state […]
Great Britain Castle Lesson Plan
Purpose Students of all ages are interested in learning about new countries. This lesson will help children understand about Great Britain and it’s countries. By comparing and contrasting the students […]
Printable Castle Medieval Learning Activities
Medieval Lore fascinates me. I could lose myself in medieval culture, people, artifacts and architecture. Our family has visited numerous medieval encampments and venues. Living in the United States cripples […]
Warwick Castle in England
Warwick Castle was built in 1068 by William I (the conqueror) as a plan to safeguard the Midlands before he fought the enemies in the North of the country. It […]
Castle in the Air: Book Review
In Castle in the Air, Ingary is in a state of emergency. Prince Justin, the King’s brother, has disappeared at the tail end of a war with Strangia, presumably in […]
Gillette Castle: History and the Holidays Combine in East Haddam, Connecticut
While many of us love to drive by homes decked out with holiday finery, a special castle in Connecticut will take on a Victorian Christmas theme. The Connecticut Department of […]
‘Ironclad’ – a Film of the Siege of Rochester Castle, 1215
“Ironclad,” a film now in limited release, depicts the events surrounding the siege of Rochester Castle in England in the year 1215. The movie is kind of a medieval version […]
Bran Castle: Dracula’s Castle for Sale
The Associated Press is reporting that the Habsburg heir to Vlad Tepes is trying to sell the infamous castle that has been in his family for centuries. It is likely […]
Bishop Castle in San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
You won’t find Bishop Castle in the Colorado Guide Books. You should. Jim Bishop has been building his castle in San Isabel National Forest, Colorado since 1969. Jim Bishop bought […]
Castle Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany
If you take a cruise on the Rhine River in Germany, you will be able to see picturesque views of very old castles, cultural town and historical cities, as well […]
History Museum at the Castle in Appleton, Wisconsin
The History Museum at the Castle is located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin. It is a local history museum where inside history will come alive through stories, photographs, and artifacts of […]
Haunted Houses in Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma offers many places with activities you can enjoy on Halloween. However, there are three main haunted places within driving distance of Tulsa that are worth a visit during […]
Haunted Thornewood Castle in Lakewood, Washington
Thornewood Castle is a famous mansion. Stephen King chose it to be the star of the TV movies about Rose Red, the haunted Ellen Rimbauer’s house. For the ones who […]
Malibu Castle in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio has some of the best tourist attractions in Texas. It has Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld, Alamo, RiverWalk and the San Antonio Zoo to name a few. There […]
Ravenwood Castle – Spend the Night in a Medieval Castle in Central Ohio
Go back in time to the era of knights, royalty, and peasants when you visit Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio, which is not too far from Columbus. On the […]
Castle Themed Restaurant: White Castle in Dayton/Huber Heights, Ohio
Recently, I had the chance to spend some time at the White Castle fast food restaurant in Huber Heights, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. A friend was in town, visiting […]
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World has become a “mecca” for young girls and their families alike. As a former Fairy […]
Haunted Georgetown Castle in Seattle, Washington
Tragic deaths continued to occur in the home as if the home itself were cursed. Peter J. Gessner was a gambler and a partner in several businesses in the Seattle […]
Brigantine Castle – Scariest Castle in the US
The Old Sea Horse Pier at 14th Street North never saw it coming, as it was converted into a haunted haven of massive proportions in 1975. Brigatine Castle opened in […]
Build your own medieval castle!
Medieval castles were meant to defend those inside it so they were usually built out of stone. They included a group of buildings inside of a high wall with a […]