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    Rock Island Lighthouse

    5.0 (1 review)

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    13 years ago

    Relaxing family time with boat tour, stroll on the lighthouse island and lighthouse tour :) easy for every age :)

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    Boldt Castle - Louise Boldt's bedroom

    Boldt Castle

    4.4(121 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    Went on a tour of Boldt Castle/Heart Island this past weekend and it was easily the most beautiful…read morearchitecture I've seen with my own eyes. The entire island is perfectly maintained with vibrant flowers and gardens that looked immaculate even in late September. There is so much to see and its much bigger than it looks. There is so much attention to detail you can still miss things even after walking around for hours. I saw a couple get married while I was there and I can't even imagine how stunning those photos will turn out! A lot of people have already mentioned the beautiful and tragic history of this castles creation. I love that you can still go tp the upper floors of the castle that are not yet renovated and see the graffiti and signs of decay. The layout of the castle really tells a story and the classical music played in the background really adds to the immersion. There are also audio tours available. So much love was put into the original vision and execution of this project as well as the restoration. There are even heats all over the island. 10/10 would recommend spending a few hours here if you're ever visiting the area.

    My first trip to the 1000 islands would not be complete without a tour of this place!…read more George C Boldt, millionaire and proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size rhineland castle in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. Hearts are all over this island, it became a game to fu d as many as you could. The grounds are spectacular, well maintained with flowers and bushes everywhere. We started our tour at the children's playhouse and tower. Loved seeing where the bowling alley used to be. The main castle has several floors, from a tunnel with an indoor pool to suites, dining and kitchens. All set up to resemble what they looked like back on the day. I loved the balconies off some of the bedrooms. The tunnel takes you to the powerhouse. Very interesting to read and see the photos of the past. Absolutely stunning place to visit. They seem to be doing some work keeping up with renovations.

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