Rye, Colorado: Bishop Castle
One man's massive-obsessive labor of neo-medieval fantasy construction. Jim Bishop passed away Nov. 21, 2024.
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Gift shop reopened. Fascinating. Wear walking shoes! Stained glass windows are beautiful. Mr. Bishop was not there. The drive to Bishop Castle was beautiful and snow covered.
[Debbie Williams, 01/29/2019]
You can scale very high up the manmade stairs and bridges. I was too scared to walk them, but my son did. Jim Bishop is always there on the grounds, but be prepared to enter a never-ending one-sided conversation with him. He is a genuinely unique, intelligent individual.
[Jenn, 11/11/2018]
Their gift shop burned down, so if possible, try to donate to the box next to the large stair case that takes you into the castle.
[VPate, 07/10/2018]A fire, cause unknown, swept through the area and destroyed the Castle gift shop on March 28. The stone castle was unaffected by the flames, but authorities closed it temporarily until their investigations were complete.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 03/30/2018]
Amazing castle, unbelievable that it's all man made by one man. 50 years of work. Awe-inspiring. Parking is just alongside the highway in both directions.
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Bishop Castle
- Address:
- 12705 CO-165, Rye, CO
- Directions:
- I-25 exit 74. Turn west onto CO-165 and drive 24 miles to the castle, on the left. Park along the highway shoulder.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 8-6, off-season 9-5. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 719-564-4366
- Admission:
- Donations greatly appreciated.
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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