If you think a passport and overseas flight are necessary to live out your dreams of living (or at least, touring) like royalty, think again. From 250-room estates to rustic turrets free to explore, there are plenty of castles right here in the U.S. — each the ideal excuse to plan a day or overnight trip.
Here are 10 of our favorites:
Boldt Castle, New York
In one of the most lovely displays of modern romance (and wealth), construction on Boldt Castle began 1900 by Waldorf-Astoria hotel founder George Boldt as a tribute to his wife. Yet, when Louise Boldt passed away months before completion, all construction halted for 70 years — it was only when the Thousand Island… (View original article)