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    Solomon's Castle

    4.1 (106 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Wish H.

    Was pleasantly surprised about how cool and the incredible story behind this place. Definitely a must visit for the art, gardens & history. The information on the website doesn't really do this place justice. The staff and family are amazing. This is in the COUNTRY so have a full tank of gas and bring snacks for the trip. The restaurant on site is very good also. This is a must visit..

    Cristina M.

    visited this castle with children, we liked it, admission is free if you don't take a tour, tours are paid separately, tours run from 10-4 pm On the territory of the castle there is a cafe where you can eat, and a shop where you can buy souvenirs

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    Jim J.

    This is a treasure trove of a great artist, Howard Solomon. If you are passing anywhere in this area, its a must-see attraction; castle, collection of brilliant art made 100% from recycled materials, beautiful grounds, classic cars from the 1890s to the 1930s, and an excellent array of dining rooms including in a 65-foot boat built by the master artist. Although Howard Solomon passed in 2016, the tour guides 7 years on are longtime friends of the master and deliver the tours in his humorous script so as not to leave any bottle-cap unturned. Just bring cash or check but remember the memories are priceless.

    Dave O.

    In a land far far away... there's an engineering marvel that will total blow your mind - well that may be somewhat of an exaggeration but this place is super cool and somewhat magical. Other have stated the facts and as impressive as those reviews are I came here void of any preconceived notions. This is a location that you'll never brag to your friends that you were traveling around the countryside minding you own business and found this place by happenstance, that's never going to happen, this castle is definitely a destination. I've visited some of the most beautiful castles in Europe and most you can see from miles away high up on the edge of a mountain, this place is built on swampland near Horse Creek in Ona, Florida, need I say more? I purchased my ticket for the tour inside the restaurant in the moat, a.k.a. the "boat in the moat", it's a replica of a 60 foot Spanish Galleon that serves up many lunch options including what is described as "the world's greatest hotdog" with an option to cover it in chili for a couple more bucks, it's memorable or maybe nostalgic and paired well with the apple crisp that's served with cinnamon ice cream - if this was the renaissance period it would take a few days to get here and a meal would be in order after that ride, but I was hungry after just traveling the backroads out of Arcadia so I guess that justified the all beef dog. I chose to take the tour prior to the feast since I really didn't know the extent of the tour especially after seeing the Bell Tower and wondered the number of stairs or rope ladders I'd be climbing, boy was I relieved when I realized the tour is actually a first floor only excursion through the creative art work created from stuff by a guy named Howard. Our tour consisted of a total of four not counting the tour guide who was very creative in her script of comical quotes from the creator of this enchanted flood plain (tidbit: in 2017 the property flooded and water rose to the shoulders of the white horse out, front flooding the castle). The staff here is so friendly, everyone wears a smile it's almost Disney like or at least similar to the staff at Chick-fil-A in my hometown where it seems being happy is a condition of employment. The atmosphere on the property is one that promotes calmness so don't rush the experience, it felt like a cross between visiting a historic village and something paranormal, I think this may be because the entire property was built from repurposed stuff so there are influences from the past that reside here in my opinion, I personally loved the vibes permeating outwardly as I walked the property. I enjoyed the visit, and how everything is structured ensuring you can go at your own pace outside the official tours of course, I love these roadside oddities I don't know why you'd be in the area but if you are I'd say it's well worth a few hours of your time...

    Way out in the middle of nowhere is Solomon's Castle. My friend and I arrived at 10:00 a.m. and purchased tickets. We were told that the tour would begin within the next 30 minutes and we could have a seat in the restaurant to wait. So we took a seat in the restaurant and waited, and waited, and waited. Now, we were not the only ones in the restaurant but at no time was there anyone available who asked if we would like anything to eat or drink. Everyone else was eating and drinking but we were just left alone and ignored. At 11:00 we were wondering when the tour would begin. At that point a gentleman sitting at an adjacent table indicated he was our "guide" and started speaking with us. We were told that the delay was due to waiting for others to join the tour. So we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally at around 11:30 the tour was ready to being. What surprised me was that the other people in the restaurant were all family members. Each and everyone totally ignored us. We were not even asked if we would like a glass of water while we waited. Finally the tour began and I have to say, the castle and artwork were interesting. But no photographs could be taken and there was no tour of the second floor. For $32.00 this was very overpriced for what was included. But my friend and I had also paid for the encore tour so we paid a total of $39.00. Again, for the price and what you saw, it was very overpriced. After the long drive to arrive at the Castle I was really hoping for more. I will admit, the long wait and being ignored for so long, contributed to this review. Plus the fact that the tickets were $39.00 for a quick walk through of both the castle and Solomon's garage just made this an "ok" tour. If you are in the area, I somewhat recommend a visit. But I would not go out of my way to visit this location.

    Jeff W.

    What an interesting place. At first when my wife said we should visit this place, I thought it was silly. I was wrong. In the middle of nowhere, this was well worth the trip. Howard Solomon was a "doer". He built everything - I mean everything - by himself. He wasn't discouraged by time. Time was not his enemy. He was an artist, as well as a builder, as well as a collector. It's hard to describe everything. All I can say is to go see it. Do the tour, eat on the Boat, and then take a walk around the grounds.

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    What a hidden gem! I had signed up with Dayna Miller's Day Trips LLC venue and after a bus ride from PSL we landed in front of this gated mini estate. It has a rustic charm from the outside, but has a welcoming and warm energy. Since I was with a group I followed the "yellow brick road" to the castle, which, like most of the structures were totally built by the owner and craftsman, Howard Solomon. Our tour guides were Cindy & Uncle Jim, who turned out to be delightfully knowledgeable and funny! There is so much to see in Mr. Solomon's castle that I know that another trip will be in my future. Everything, castle included, are made out of recycled or reclaimed items - a virtual soup to nuts. Go to Solomonscastle.com to see what it's about! There were two tours, one of the castle and one to see the vintage car collection. Lunch was included, which was very good, straight forward homemade food. They only accept checks or cash since internet reception is spotty. So if you are looking for an interesting adventure try it. I'm so happy I did. Oh, did I mention all the wonderful art in the castle was done by Mr. Solomon and is simply breathtaking. Alas, no picture taking is allowed inside.

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    The guides are such great people we had Cindy on the castle and Larry on the cars. The food is good. It's a fun place to spend a day..

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    a little cheesy for the price. The restaurant is ok... nothing special. More attractions close to town would be an advantage.

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    Fun quirky place! Unusual to say the least with house/museum, restaurant, gift shop and live music. Very laidback and not crowded

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    What a great place to go and discover the unique work of this artist. Really enjoyed the tour inside the castle.

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    The buildings and 1000s of artwork are entirely made out of recycled metal and wood by one man, Howard Solomon.

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