Lindsborg, Kansas: Mini-Castle of Coronado Heights
The Spanish explorer Coronado supposedly stood on this hilltop in July 1541, looked around, and gave up his search for the Seven Cities of Gold. in 1936 a pseudo-Spanish "castle" picnic shelter was built on the spot.
Coronado Heights Park
- Address:
- Coronado Heights Rd, Lindsborg, KS
- Directions:
- Northwest of town. I-135 exit 78. Drive west toward Lindsborg on Hwy 4 for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Winchester Rd/Coronado Heights Rd. Drive west for four miles to Coronado Heights Park, on the right, west of the cemetery.
- Hours:
- June 2019: Reported closed during construction. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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So great to stumble on the Coronado Heights Castle as the moon was rising!
[Amanda Hoernicke, 07/12/2019]
Great place to stop and have a picnic! Drive there doesn't seem like it will pan out, but it does! Great views, though it seems like a pretty popular place for people to visit.
[Patrice, 10/07/2018]
This was an excursion off onto a gravel road, but totally worth going to see. Amazing views from the castle and top of the hill! There are also picnic tables if you want to take a break. It's a curvy road to the top -- wouldn't take an RV. But a regular vehicle can make the trip!
[Kristy, 06/30/2016]
This place is absolutely gorgeous! Numerous picnic tables overlooking all of Kansas. Take the kids inside the structure and they'll be thrown into the past. Roads leading to this are dirt and unpaved. Entrance is actually just to the west of the cemetery.
[Mike, 05/09/2011]
Definitely worth the time it takes to get here. Amazing views!
[Rob, 07/06/2010]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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