Did you know that Georgia was home to a handful of castles? Most likely not. Heck, we weren’t even aware of a few of these until we came across them ourselves. But, truth be told, we found enough castles in Georgia to make an entire weekend trip out of exploring them. Welcome to the castle road trip through Georgia that is as memorable as it sounds.
If you’re a fan of castles or you simply are all about Game of Thrones and need an awesome photo op, then this is your chance to check out Georgia’s most majestic castles. It will feel like you’re in Scotland, yet you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your home state. Fill up your tank, get your closest friends together, and take a road trip through Georgia that you’ll never forget.
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The entire trip takes just around 8.5 hours, which makes it the perfect weekend road trip idea. You can find the entire map here.
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- Bonnie Castle - Grantville, GA 30220
Flickr Neal Wellons Bonnie Castle is said to have a fascinating history and is an awesome stop for this castle road trip. Why? Because rumor has it that Bonnie Castle is extremely haunted. The good news, though, is that you can spend the night at the castle in their Bed & Breakfast and learn for yourself whether or not the paranormal live there.
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Address: Colley St, Grantville, GA 30220
- The Castle Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30309
Wikimedia This is one of those architectural wonders that you HAVE to visit. The Castle, also known as Fort Peace, is the former home of a rich agricultural supplier. Although closed for renovations, the castle has changed hands many times throughout the years, most recently as a restaurant and lounge.
Address: 87 15th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Rhodes Hall Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Flickr Jack Kennard Rhodes Memorial Hall was built in 1904, and is a historic house in the heart of Atlanta. Rhodes has been a landmark staple, and even can be used as a wedding venue, or event hall. Who said getting married in a castle was hard?
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Address: 1516 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA
- Cagle Castle - Alpharetta, GA 30004
Flickr Kevin Trotman Although protected with a fence and dubbed private property, Cagle Castle is a huge tourist attraction for residents and visitors to Georgia. Many people call this “Dwarf Castle” and really, you have to see it to believe it.
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Address: 12570 Arnold Mill Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
- Cavender Castle - Dahlonega, GA 30533
cavendercastle.com Cavender Castle is your next stop on this castle road trip, and perhaps one of the best. Many people choose to visit this family-owned castle in hopes to marry their beloved on the beautifully preserved grounds. Talk about some magical wedding photos!
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 121 Cavender Castle Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- Castlehawk Estate - Ranger, GA 30734
homesoftherich.net This beautiful and majestic property was once on the market for a cool $2 mil. Sitting on over 70 acres, this stone castle boasts 12 in thick walls, a custom indoor swimming pool, and a 3-acre stocked pond.
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Address: 436 Liberty Church Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734
- Menlo Castle - Menlo, GA 30731
Facebook Georgia Castle For Sale Have you ever wanted to buy your own castle? Just live out your days walking the grounds and planning where to put your moat? Well this castle in Georgia is for sale, and well worth the price simply to tell your friends you live in a castle.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 33300 Highway 157, Menlo, GA 30731
- Wilder Tower - Chickamauga, GA 30707
Flickr GT.PHOTOS The Wilder Tower is often overlooked, but is a very important castle in Georgia. This 86-foot stone castle boasts commanding views of the park, but also provides a bit of history as to why the tower was erected in the first place.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: Glenn-Viniard Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707
- Eagle Owl Castle - Helen, Georgia
Facebook Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle This medieval renaissance castle was built with one idea in mind: to be a philosophical place dedicated to how humankind has tried to understand life. You can’t really blame the builder, who was a twenty year psychology professor before diving deep into design and building.
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Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA 30545
Your homework assignment after completing this majestic road trip is to report back to us with what you saw! We’d love to see how many people enjoy this quirky road trip.
Flickr Neal Wellons
Bonnie Castle is said to have a fascinating history and is an awesome stop for this castle road trip. Why? Because rumor has it that Bonnie Castle is extremely haunted. The good news, though, is that you can spend the night at the castle in their Bed & Breakfast and learn for yourself whether or not the paranormal live there.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: Colley St, Grantville, GA 30220
Wikimedia
This is one of those architectural wonders that you HAVE to visit. The Castle, also known as Fort Peace, is the former home of a rich agricultural supplier. Although closed for renovations, the castle has changed hands many times throughout the years, most recently as a restaurant and lounge.
Address: 87 15th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Flickr Jack Kennard
Rhodes Memorial Hall was built in 1904, and is a historic house in the heart of Atlanta. Rhodes has been a landmark staple, and even can be used as a wedding venue, or event hall. Who said getting married in a castle was hard?
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 1516 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA
Flickr Kevin Trotman
Although protected with a fence and dubbed private property, Cagle Castle is a huge tourist attraction for residents and visitors to Georgia. Many people call this “Dwarf Castle” and really, you have to see it to believe it.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 12570 Arnold Mill Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
cavendercastle.com
Cavender Castle is your next stop on this castle road trip, and perhaps one of the best. Many people choose to visit this family-owned castle in hopes to marry their beloved on the beautifully preserved grounds. Talk about some magical wedding photos!
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 121 Cavender Castle Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
homesoftherich.net
This beautiful and majestic property was once on the market for a cool $2 mil. Sitting on over 70 acres, this stone castle boasts 12 in thick walls, a custom indoor swimming pool, and a 3-acre stocked pond.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 436 Liberty Church Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734
Facebook Georgia Castle For Sale
Have you ever wanted to buy your own castle? Just live out your days walking the grounds and planning where to put your moat? Well this castle in Georgia is for sale, and well worth the price simply to tell your friends you live in a castle.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 33300 Highway 157, Menlo, GA 30731
Flickr GT.PHOTOS
The Wilder Tower is often overlooked, but is a very important castle in Georgia. This 86-foot stone castle boasts commanding views of the park, but also provides a bit of history as to why the tower was erected in the first place.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: Glenn-Viniard Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Facebook Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle
This medieval renaissance castle was built with one idea in mind: to be a philosophical place dedicated to how humankind has tried to understand life. You can’t really blame the builder, who was a twenty year psychology professor before diving deep into design and building.
Click here to find more about this castle in Georgia.
Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA 30545
Safe travels, everyone!
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Address: 12570 Arnold Mill Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004Address: 121 Cavender Castle Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533Address: 436 Liberty Church Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734Address: 33300 Highway 157, Menlo, GA 30731Address: Colley St, Grantville, GA 30220, USAAddress: 87 15th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USAAddress: 1516 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USAAddress: Glenn-Viniard Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USAAddress: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA 30545, USA
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Castle Road Trip Through Georgia December 14, 2020 Marisa Roman Can I spend the night in a castle in Georgia? Not all of the castles in Georgia will allow you to spend the night, but actually, the very first on our above-mentioned list will! Bonnie Castle in Grantville, Georgia not only has a fascinating history, but it also doubles as a bed and breakfast. So you can get your fill on all of the stories, plus spend the night in this magical place. Oh, we should also probably mention that some have said it to be haunted. Are you brave enough to spend the night? Are there any castle-themed places in Georgia? Beyond some of the largest homes in Georgia also doubling as castles as seen above, there is another castle-themed spot that is worth visiting. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a family-favorite attraction that pairs old time entertainment with a 4-course and utensil-free meal. All of this and more set inside a castle-like structure! What places in Georgia should I see before I die? Out of all of the places to visit in Georgia, we can recommend a handful that are an absolute MUST. For starters, these 13 unimaginably beautiful places in Georgia should definitely be seen in person because photos just don’t do them justice. Meanwhile, we also have an ultimate Georgia bucket list for anyone who doesn’t know where to even start. Also, these 10 unforgettable road trips in Georgia will lead you to some pretty impressive attractions throughout the state.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Castle Road Trip Through Georgia
December 14, 2020
Marisa Roman
Can I spend the night in a castle in Georgia? Not all of the castles in Georgia will allow you to spend the night, but actually, the very first on our above-mentioned list will! Bonnie Castle in Grantville, Georgia not only has a fascinating history, but it also doubles as a bed and breakfast. So you can get your fill on all of the stories, plus spend the night in this magical place. Oh, we should also probably mention that some have said it to be haunted. Are you brave enough to spend the night? Are there any castle-themed places in Georgia? Beyond some of the largest homes in Georgia also doubling as castles as seen above, there is another castle-themed spot that is worth visiting. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a family-favorite attraction that pairs old time entertainment with a 4-course and utensil-free meal. All of this and more set inside a castle-like structure! What places in Georgia should I see before I die? Out of all of the places to visit in Georgia, we can recommend a handful that are an absolute MUST. For starters, these 13 unimaginably beautiful places in Georgia should definitely be seen in person because photos just don’t do them justice. Meanwhile, we also have an ultimate Georgia bucket list for anyone who doesn’t know where to even start. Also, these 10 unforgettable road trips in Georgia will lead you to some pretty impressive attractions throughout the state.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Not all of the castles in Georgia will allow you to spend the night, but actually, the very first on our above-mentioned list will! Bonnie Castle in Grantville, Georgia not only has a fascinating history, but it also doubles as a bed and breakfast. So you can get your fill on all of the stories, plus spend the night in this magical place. Oh, we should also probably mention that some have said it to be haunted. Are you brave enough to spend the night?
Are there any castle-themed places in Georgia?
Beyond some of the largest homes in Georgia also doubling as castles as seen above, there is another castle-themed spot that is worth visiting. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a family-favorite attraction that pairs old time entertainment with a 4-course and utensil-free meal. All of this and more set inside a castle-like structure!
What places in Georgia should I see before I die?
Out of all of the places to visit in Georgia, we can recommend a handful that are an absolute MUST. For starters, these 13 unimaginably beautiful places in Georgia should definitely be seen in person because photos just don’t do them justice. Meanwhile, we also have an ultimate Georgia bucket list for anyone who doesn’t know where to even start. Also, these 10 unforgettable road trips in Georgia will lead you to some pretty impressive attractions throughout the state.
