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Boldt Castle and Yacht House

P.O. Box 428, Collins Landing, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
315-482-9724 (in season), 315-482-2501 (off-season)
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Type: Historic Sites, Castles, Museums
Traveller Description: A Labour of Love ! At the turn of the 20th Century, George C. Boldt, the millionaire owner of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York... more »
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Niagara Falls, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

For 10.00 / person u get the bolt castle and yacht house I spent all day wandering around and taking photos the staff is very friendly. The castel rooms that are renovated are beautiful and he parts still under construction are amazing I would recommend his to anyone coming to Alex bay it's worth the money

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Newark, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Reconstruction goes on year round on Boldt Castle. From a vandalized structure to a magnificent castle, following the designs that George Boldt wanted to be built for his beloved wife. Unfortunately, she died a short time before he could present it to her. Construction was stopped and it fell into disrepair as he suffered his heartbreak. Fortunately, his heirs allowed... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I have visited this place a couple of years ago and it was stunning. With that being said, me and a group of amateur photographer wanted to go their and have fun taking photos (we meet every week at different location). We inquired about photography and it was permitted. So we took off from Canada, 3 hours ride, a half... More

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Whether you are coming from the American or Canadian side of the Islands, we highly recommend you make a stop at Boldt Castle (Heart Island.) The restorations being made are really wonderful and there are so many terrific era pieces and designs to see. The story of the family is so sad... it's a shame they did not get to... More

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Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My family owns a place just down the river, so I have been many many times over the years. It is great to see they are putting it back together so beautifully. When I was younger (35+ yrs ago) it was really run down and falling apart. The last 10-15 years have seen an almost complete renovation of the entire... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

What a wonderful day! So much to see along the way during the boat cruise, and then the castle was just beautiful, the 4 hour stop at the castle was just amazing, lots of places to wander around in such a beautiful enchanted place. Definitely will return for another visit!

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Westport, Ont.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Finally this lovely castle is receiving the attention it has always deserved. The second last time I visited it the pictured towers had no roofs. The restoration is progressing nicely. Even if you have been here before, you need to visit it again.

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Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

A unique experience. One man's attempt to recreate Bavaria in the New World. It is a beautiful location and a great deal of effort has been put into restoring the house and its immediate surroundings. Well worth a visit.

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Watertown,NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We like to visit on a warm sunny day; the breezes off the water are refreshing. We take Uncle Sam boat cruise over to Heart Island and take our time walking through the castle and the grounds.(you can hop any Uncle Sam boat back to mainland) Very beautiful. Wonderful photo ops.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

So much to see what a great day day. We left on a rainy cool day but the weather soon turned to sunny and warm the sights along the st.Lawrence were well worth the trip in itself but the newly restored castle was the high light of the day. Loads of fun.

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