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Ice Castles

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Ice Castles
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#5 of 20 things to do in Lincoln
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairytales to life. The frozen attraction is located in six cities across North America. Ice Castles is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.
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546 reviews
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Patti M
9 contributions
Just ok
Feb 2023
The ice castles were pretty but the whole place was much smaller than I thought it would be. We were up that way so we went however, I am glad we didn't make a special trip to see them.
Written 14 March 2023
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Trail720369
Randolph, MA3 contributions
Good
Mar 2023 • Family
The ice castles were great.
Very crowded with people.
You must wear boots because the parking lot was all mud.
Written 5 March 2023
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kevMcf
Oakville, CT43 contributions
worth the visit
Feb 2023
We went with another couple and without our kids who are grown so we didn't have the fun we would have had if they been with us. That being said, we had wanted to go for quite some time, and we were glad we had finally made it. They are definitely weather dependent both in the long term and the short term. If you are a true New Englander this won't matter. Complaints about mud & not being able to cancel are in my opinion and others should be a non-issue. I would say the best time slots to go are in the evenings to get the full effect of the lighting. We were there around dusk but it was still great. We took the sleigh ride which was cool although on the shorter side. It still brings back feeling of days gone by! We had a drink at the Igloo and met some awesome people standing around the fire. A great way to spend the afternoon.
Written 4 March 2023
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XMurphy
East Greenwich, RI94 contributions
So glad we went!
Feb 2023
I've wanted to see the ice castles for a while and was glad we were able to finally go. Because of the warm winter, we were nervous they were going to have to close (the night we went was upper 30s and it rained during the day). While the parking lot was super muddy, the ice castles themselves were great. Because it wasn't too cold that night, we were able to stay for about 3 hours. The kids loved the kid area the most, with the tunnels and igloos they could climb through as well as the small slides. We all enjoyed walking through the ice castles and going down the larger slides. At night, the castles were lit up different colors and were beautiful. We all enjoyed the sleigh ride. We also enjoyed the walk through the winter wonderland, which was lit up with pretty lights (adults liked this more than the kids - the kids just wanted to get back to the play area). We don't think this is something you have to go back to every year but we were really glad we visited and would recommend it to others.
Written 25 February 2023
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Diane W
1 contribution
Plan carefully
Feb 2023
I understand that this experience is weather dependent. However, it would be helpful to give people 48 hour notice to allow them to cancel lodging or other obligations rather than waiting the afternoon prior. Even the businesses in the area felt the affects of people being frustrated by the last minute cancellation by Ice Castles
Written 23 February 2023
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Gullwingdmc
19 contributions
Mud Filled Hellscape
Feb 2023 • Family
If you value your car avoids this location at all costs. The parking lot is unpaved and full of 6+” mud. Almost every car including mine bottomed out several times. Imagine a parking lot full of a chocolate Wendy’s Frosty. There are also horses being led through it, so there’s probably a good amount of horse manure mixed in with that mud.
Written 22 February 2023
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Priscilla f
Woonsocket, RI2 contributions
I liked. It
Feb 2023 • Family
It’s was ok I liked it but it wasn’t what I expected I couldn’t tell what the sculptures but it was fun
Written 21 February 2023
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nottinghall
Weymouth, MA448 contributions
Loved it!!
Feb 2023
A winter paradise! Go in the evening, if you can, to get the full icy experience. No negatives from us. Expect lots of people ... families, kids! Our little ones couldn't get enough!!
Written 21 February 2023
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JC3337
Rocky Hill, CT87 contributions
Awesome time
Feb 2023 • Family
Amazing experience in NH. We had the 830 slot and stayed until 1030. Parking and admission were very smooth. Sleigh ride was great, my eight yr old who loves horses was over the moon. Make sure your boots have tread, my sperrys did not and I was sliding a-little. If you go into the tunnels where you have to crawl, make sure you’re wearing thick snow or ski pants….icy and kills your knees. In some areas it’s hard to walk, but to be expected, so be prepared. We saw people rolling their ankles. Gloves and good boots are a must. Tubing was so fast and so much fun. Got some beautiful pics. I was surprised at the lack of variety in the gift shop, only stuffed animals and apparel….unless we went too late? Will go again next year but probably earlier time slot.
Written 19 February 2023
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Arin C
1 contribution
Family of 6 on Presidents’ Day weekend
Feb 2023 • Family
The ice sculptures and structures are very beautiful. Clearly an engineering feat of winter beauty. Slides were fun, horses were cool. Wade their driver was nice. A few complaints:

1. Signage isn’t very clear. We wandered for a while looking for the slide and then again the exit.

2. One food truck for 100s maybe more people isn’t enough. P.S. why are there Dunkin signs but no Dunkin?

3. Tubing hill was fun but they were running only 2 of three lanes on president’s day weekend. If the kids could have rode more often we would have stayed…maybe that’s why they do it?

4. Quote pricey for an hour visit.

5. Very muddy conditions in the parking lots. Not a big deal, but plan accordingly.

6. Some places the ice is very compacted and slippery and others it’s so deep that you feel like you’re hiking through 8 inches of snow.

Overall—worth a stop if you have other things to do in the area and have the money/patience.
Written 18 February 2023
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