<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0GdoB6_0wCX8AZ100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0GdoB6_0wCX8AZ100" width="2048" height="1536" ></figure>Located on the banks of the Little Miami in Loveland, Cincinnati’s Loveland Castle (“Chateau Laroche”) is a true testament to the power of imagination. This authentic, full-scale castle was built brick by brick by Cincinnati native (Sir) Harry Andrews. He began construction in 1929 and spent the next 50 years working on his masterpiece, using stones from the Little Miami River and hand-molded bricks made of cement and quart milk cartons. The castle includes gardens, several towers, a dungeon and rooms full of medieval replicas and memorabilia. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Drive, Loveland, OH.Who can resist a name like “Frankenstein’s Castle?” Frankenstein’s Castle (technically “Stone Tower”) sits in Hills and Dales MetroPark. The structure features a turret-shaped, stone-studded lookout, and local legend has it that in 1967, a teenager named Peggy Harmeson was killed on the tower’s metal stairs during a storm. If you visit during a storm, you might even run in to her ghost. Frankenstein’s Castle, 2655 S Patterson Boulevard, Kettering, OH. In the late 1800s, brothers and Civil War veterans Donn and Abram Piatt skillfully crafted these historic homes. Known as Mac-A-Cheek and Mac-O-Chee, these gothic-style residences pay homage to the Mac-A-Cheek settlement, named by the Shawnee Native Americans long before West Liberty emerged. The Native American phrase translates to “smiling valley.” Piatt Castles, 10051 Township Road 47, West Liberty, OH. Squire’s Castle<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Nq7iK_0wCX8AZ100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Nq7iK_0wCX8AZ100" width="1280" height="817" ></figure>Nestled in North Chagrin, the enchanting Squire’s Castle, inspired by German and English castle designs from the late 19th century, stands as a beloved gem for visitors of all ages. A must-see destination within North Chagrin Reservation, this historic gatehouse offers a picturesque setting perfect for family outings. North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills, OHGlamorgan Castle<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3AxyIW_0wCX8AZ100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3AxyIW_0wCX8AZ100" width="1245" height="792" ></figure>Col. William Henry Morgan originally built Glamorgan Castle, a historic landmark with a rich past, as his residence in 1904. Over the years, it underwent various transformations, transitioning from a family home to an Elks lodge during the Great Depression and later serving as the corporate headquarters for Alliance Machine. Today, the castle opens its doors for tours and events, inviting families to explore its fascinating history and architectural beauty as part of the Castle Crusaders’ initiatives. Alliance, OH 44601</div></body>

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9 Worth-the-Drive Castles near Cincinnati

Located on the banks of the Little Miami in Loveland, Cincinnati’s Loveland Castle (“Chateau Laroche”) is a true testament to the power of imagination. This authentic, full-scale castle was built brick by brick by Cincinnati native (Sir) Harry Andrews. He began construction in 1929 and spent the next 50 years working on his masterpiece, using stones from the Little Miami River and hand-molded bricks made of cement and quart milk cartons. The castle includes gardens, several towers, a dungeon and rooms full of medieval replicas and memorabilia. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Drive, Loveland, OH.