Alabama is home to several unique places and buildings, including castles. That’s right! You don’t have to travel to a faraway land to see these beautiful pieces of architecture. There are many castle-style structures located throughout Alabama, and we’ve decided to take you on a majestic castle road trip that’ll lead you to six of our favorite castles in Alabama. Do note that many of these are private residences and can only be viewed from a distance.

The total mileage for this fairytale castles road trip is 963 miles, with an estimated drive time of 15 hours and 35 minutes. While this road trip begins and ends in Florence at Wesleyan Hall, due to its length, we recommend breaking this into separate adventures.

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1. Wesleyan Hall, Florence
Cramer Way, Florence, AL 35630, USA
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Wesleyan Hall, built in 1856, is a Gothic Revival castle-style building that's part of the University of North Alabama (UNA) campus in Florence, Alabama. Today, Wesleyan Hall is best known for its eerie string of hauntings. It's rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War general's son. Wesleyan Hall is located at Cramer Way, Florence, Alabama 35630.
2. Cook Castle, Fort Payne
1419 Scenic Rd E, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
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Built in 1984 by Jeff Cook, a member of the country music group Alabama, Cook Castle is a 15,000-square-foot castle-style mansion that's open to the public for special events and available for overnight stays. This Fort Payne mansion even has a guitar-shaped swimming pool!

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3. The Sterling Castle, Shelby
The Sterling Castle, 389 Deseret Dr, Shelby, AL 35143, USA
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The Sterling Castle, located in Shelby, Alabama, is a wedding venue that guarantees to make all of your wedding dreams come true. Having your wedding at The Sterling Castle is the first step to living a life of happily ever after.
4. Quinlan Castle, Birmingham - CLOSED
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Sadly, the Quinlan was slated for demolition in 2021. It is unclear at this time whether any of the structure still remains, and we have adjusted our road trip accordingly.

Quinlan Castle, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was built during the 1920s. It was originally used as an apartment complex. In 1984, Quinlan Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
5. Hassinger Castle, Birmingham
2930 Carlisle Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213, USA
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Hassinger Castle, located in Birmingham's Redmont Park, was built in the 1920s by William and Virginia Hassinger. A few of its notable features include a rose garden, fish pond, and grotto. Note that Hassinger Castle is a private residence.
6. Storybook (Mosher) Castle, Fairhope
Storybook Castle, 457 Oak Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
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Mosher Castle, located in Fairhope, Alabama, was built by artist Dean Mosher. It's been featured on HGTV and in several publications. Every part of Mosher Castle was designed by Dean himself, down to the very last detail. There's even a moat and drawbridge on the property. Mosher Castle is a private residence, so keep that in mind if you happen to stumble upon it. The owners do allow exterior photos. Tours and rental bookings are available.

Have you ever seen any of these castles in Alabama in person? Who knew Alabama was hiding so much fairytale architecture?

For even more Alabama road trip ideas, we’ve compiled some of our favorites so that you have options year-round! Prepare in advance with our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List.

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Jennifer | July 26, 2023

Speaking of road trips... Alabama has plenty of unique adventures to choose from. But if your idea of sightseeing doesn't involve castles or historic sites, we've got you covered!

Are there any food trails in Alabama?

Alabama foodies, unite! If your idea of "hitting the trails" involves hopping in your car for a food trail adventure, be sure to check out the following foodie day trips in AL:

  • Alabama Donut Trail: Get your sugar on! From classic cake donuts to gloriously frosted and filled creations, Oklahoma has it.
  • Alabama Ice Cream Trail: Another fan favorite food item, this road trip presents you with the opportunity to sample some of the best ice cream in the state, from soft serve to fro-yo to over-the-top sundaes.
  • Alabama Burger Pilgrimage: this road trip highlights some of the best burger joints in Oklahoma.
  • Alabama BBQ Road Trip: Saucy, smoky, and everything in between. Take your pick at these carnivorous havens. Can't get enough? We've also mapped out some of the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints too.
  • Around the World Cuisine Road Trip: This foodie road trip across Alabama is for adventurous eaters craving a taste of the globe without ever leaving AL. From sushi to Thai to classic Mexican eats - check it out!
  • Epic Alabama Taco Trail: Taco Tuesday? How about tacos everyday! Baja fish tacos, street tacos, shrimp tacos, pulled pork tacos...
  • Best Mexican Food In Alabama Road Trip: Alright, we know tacos aren't the only thing you're craving! Hit up this tasty tour of south-of-the-border cuisine on this Mexican food road trip.

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