@americantravelarchives: So many people skip this spot… We can’t believe this castle was built by one man only… Follow for more hidden gems and bucket list adventures across the U.S. Loveland Castle, officially called Château Laroche, sits right on the banks of the Little Miami River. It was built stone by stone by a World War I veteran named Harry Andrews, who spent over 50 years turning his dream of a medieval fortress into reality. Today, you can actually tour the castle, walk through its towers and gardens, and learn about the unique history behind it. ✨ Must-know before you go: 🏰 The castle is open most days from late morning to evening (weather permitting). 🎟️ Entry is usually just a few dollars per person — cash only. 🌿 There are picnic tables, making it a great stop for families or couples. 📸 Don’t miss the rooftop views overlooking the river. What makes this spot even cooler is the community of volunteers (known as the “Knights of the Golden Trail”) who help preserve the castle and keep Harry’s vision alive. It’s one of those quirky, unexpected finds that proves you don’t have to leave the U.S. to step into a storybook setting. Would you explore this castle on your next Ohio trip?

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Nobody :
I love Loveland Castle.
2026-03-07 19:23:00
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nyleorion
NyleOrion 🏳️‍⚧️🎢⚾ :
Loveland castle is pretty... in videos and pictures, in person it's just kinda meh
2026-03-13 17:00:28
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Jake Lawson :
nobody is driving that far to see that😂 as someone who lives in Ohio, it isn't that cool
2026-03-07 23:40:23
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amandaleeanntiktok
Leeann :
Ohioian here, it’s not as cool as this video is making it.😂😂
2026-03-08 23:05:19
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chefscott502
Ethan Scott :
Got my hopes up with “the middle of Ohio” this isn’t in the middle at all 😭
2026-03-08 14:37:18
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reganknight28
Regan :
Not to be confused with castle skateland
2026-03-08 23:45:59
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raynefallx
Rayne :
you can get married there!
2026-03-08 02:13:10
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elysianraynne
Kenzie Grafstrom💜🍉 :
The people who are saying it isn’t that cool, CLEARLY don’t know how to experience joy and whimsy 🫩
2026-03-08 17:18:19
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aimeeismynameo
Aimee :
where in Ohio?
2026-03-08 23:23:20
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burressproductions
Burress Productions :
Don’t forget to book your local photographers 😉
2026-03-08 15:03:30
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mbirr19
Meghan :
I got married here!!!
2026-03-08 22:55:28
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sargetrencher
Sarge Trencher :
go a little further and see the Serpent Mound. 😀 Ohio has ancient history that is quite magical.
2026-03-08 01:47:14
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ailamcleod
ailamcleod :
What’s cool is how each rock was hand carried out of the river.
2026-03-07 23:47:37
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horsin_around05
Kprenger Shop :
Grew up by there!! They used to have the scariest haunted houses back in the day!!
2026-03-07 23:04:52
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kaylavnef7e
𖤓Kayla☽ :
I live in Loveland!❤️
2026-03-07 05:32:04
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stoicbarbarian
Stoic Barbarian :
the fact that one man built almost the majority of the place with cement filled milk cartons
2026-03-07 22:40:38
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_aubby
thatweirdgirlaub :
I stayed the night here one time! So fun and just a little scary lol
2026-03-08 16:03:03
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tme340
Boo :
Sir Harry was the kindest man. He loved to talk about his castle and he would let you help build it
2026-03-06 23:34:24
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robert201857
Robert201857 :
I went through the castle back in about 1975 he was alive and after dark, you had to go out the little door of the castle, not the big door he would not open the big door after dark. I was about 15 years old. I live about 15 minutes from there.
2026-03-06 13:05:22
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user685321763
user6570939996714 :
I’ve never lived further then 45 minutes from that my entire life (33 years) and I’ve never seen it haha
2026-03-07 15:18:04
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chefkay18
Chefkay91 :
check out the glamorgan castle in alliance ohio next
2026-03-08 01:22:22
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avaelizabetholiver
ava :
only drove 3.5 🙂‍↕️
2026-03-11 20:51:10
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catsarelife2022
Catsarelife2022 :
It’s falling apart now. It hasn’t been maintained very well unfortunately.
2026-03-15 23:41:41
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number1micah
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I live like 15 or 10 minutes away…it’s not that special
2026-03-09 14:54:50
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