Can you stay overnight at Boldt Castle?
Boldt Castle is only open to the public during the day; there are no facilities for overnight accommodations. Fortunately, the nearby town of Alexandria Bay features a number of lodgings as well as restaurants serving guests to the Thousand Islands region.
What island is Boldt Castle on?
Heart Island
Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size rhineland castle in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise.
How many castles are in 1000 islands?
Boldt Castle and Singer Castle are two castles in the Thousand Islands that can be easily visited as part of a cruise or via your own boat.
What’s the story behind Boldt Castle?
Boldt Castle is named after George C. Boldt, a Prussian immigrant who made his fortune in the hotel business. Boldt decided to build a castle on Heart Island as a symbol of his love for his wife. Construction began in 1900 with some 300 workers hired to build the 120-room structure.
Is Boldt Castle worth seeing?
The Thousand Islands Region is dotted with elaborate mansions and storybook castles along the St. Lawrence River. One in particular is Boldt Castle, which is located on Heart Island. This Castle in the 1000 islands is absolutely beautiful, and is so worth the visit if you ever plan an Upstate New York trip.
What is Boldt Castle worth?
| Boldt Castle | |
|---|---|
| Construction stopped | 1904 |
| Renovation cost | $15 million (1977) |
| Owner | Thousand Islands Bridge Authority |
| Technical details |
Is Singer Castle the same as Boldt Castle?
“The Towers,” now “Singer Castle,” was less grandiose than “Boldt Castle.” Constructed between 1902-1904, it was built of the same local granite used for Boldt Castle, but only four stories tall, with just 24 rooms.
Who bought Boldt Castle?
The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority
The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA), who owns and operates Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House, invite you to explore our website. Here you can glimpse what awaits you at Heart Island.
When was Boldt Castle abandoned?
1904
The construction of Boldt Castle ceased abruptly in early 1904 after the death of Boldt’s wife, Louise Kehrer Boldt. Boldt never returned to Heart Island, but continued to spend summers in the 1000 Islands until his 1916 death.
Can you go inside Boldt Castle?
The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) welcomes you to tour Boldt Castle to explore and experience an attraction like no other.
Do you need passport for Boldt Castle?
Do I need a passport? You will require a passport for our cruises that stop at Boldt Castle (Boldt Castle Tour and Two Castle Tour.) Passports are not required for an of our non-stop cruises.