Are you anxiously waiting for your acceptance letter from Hogwarts? Dreaming of boarding at a wizarding school is pretty fun, but you don’t have to dream: we’ve got a great castle right here in Kansas! Kansas State University is filled with history and culture. The campus has many historic buildings that are quite lovely, but if you ask us, one stands above the rest. Hale Library is a 400,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece that just so happens to greatly resemble Hogwarts in Kansas.

Kansas State University opened in 1863, so it is no surprise that you'll find lots of beautiful historic buildings here. One of the most remarkable is the Hale Library, the campus's main library.
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Are you one of the Potterheads in Kansas? Plan a visit to Kansas State University to see for yourself how much this beloved college looks like Hogwarts.
The library originally opened in 1927 and was named Campus Library. Two additions were later added in 1955 and 1970 to alleviate overcrowding.
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Hale Library has five floors and a basement, making it the largest building on campus. It's an impressive 400,000 square feet.
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This is one place in Kansas that you really have to see in person to appreciate.

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It certainly resembles a castle from the outside. BBN Architects is the firm that designed the most recent addition to Hale Library, completed in 1997. Thanks to this team of designers, we have the "castle"-like structure we see today!
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So what do you think? Do you think this is the Kansas Hogwarts?
...but it's when you get inside that you really see the resemblance! The library's Great Room study area looks just like the dining area at Hogwarts.
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The Great Room features a mural completed in 1934 by famed Kansas artist David Hicks Overmyer.
The architectural details are so stunning!
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You might not expect to find Harry Potter in Kansas, and while you might not find the famed character here, you will find something just as good - a destination that looks like it belongs in a Harry Potter book.
The fact that Hale Library stands out on a campus as pretty as Kansas State's tells you that this Hogwarts-esque building is really something special.
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Have you been to this Kansas Hogwarts? If not, you might want to add a visit to your bucket list.

For more information about Hale Library, check out the Kansas State University website. Whether we’re Potterheads in Kansas or simply appreciate stunning architecture, we all should add a visit to Hale Library to our bucket list.

If you’re a fan of buildings that look like Hogwarts, we’ve got several great castles in Kansas that you might want to check out. Have you ever visited Hale Library, maybe when you were a student at KSU? Share your experiences in the comments!

You’ll definitely want to bring your camera along when you visit Kansas State University.

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Magical Places In Kansas

Beth Price-Williams | September 27, 2023

What are some other magical places in Kansas we can visit?

While we’ve got our very own Hogwarts in Kansas, we have plenty of other unforgettable places here, too. Here are some magical places in Kansas that are worth a spot on your bucket list:

  • Santa Fe Lake Falls in Augusta is an idyllic destination, especially if you enjoy chasing waterfalls. Sit back and enjoy the sound of the gentle tumbling of the water.
  • Dyck Arboretum in Hesston boasts an abundance of natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll.
  • Bring a picnic when you visit Coronado Heights Castle in Lindsborg, a mini-castle that’s sure to make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a fairy tale.
  • Geary State Fishing Lake in Junction City boasts a breathtaking waterfall. If you’ve got the right shoes and a sense of adventure, you can even climb the waterfall.
  • If you’re a fan of chasing waterfalls, spend some time at Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area in Manhattan. You’ll find the stunning Deep Creek Waterfall here.

Get ready for an adventure when you visit these 11 magical places in Kansas that are straight out of a fairy tale.

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