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From South and West and I-93: Follow I-93 to Exit 23, then
take Rt. 104 east towards Meredith. At end of Rt. 104, turn
left (North) on Rte 3. In 1/2 mile, at lights, turn right
(East) onto Rt. 25 and follow into Moultonborough. Turn
right onto Rt. 109 South, go 2 miles, then bear left onto
Rt. 171. Castle in the Clouds entrance is approx. 2 miles on
left.
From the South: (Portsmouth, Rochester) and I-95: Take Rt.
16 north. In Ossipee, turn left onto Route 28 (Toward
Wolfeboro) at the stop light. Turn right onto Rt. 171. Continue on Rt.
171 for approx. 15 miles. Castle in the Clouds entrance will
be on your right just after Severance Road.
From the North: Take Rte 16 south to Rt. 25 West in West
Ossipee. Turn right onto Rt. 25 West and continue for
approx. 10 miles. In Moultonboro, turn left (South) onto
Rt. 109 south, go 2 miles, then bear left onto Rt. 171.
Castle in the Clouds entrance is approx. 2 miles on left.
To use GPS: 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough,
NH 03254
Area
Map
Opening
Weekends only May 12, 2012
Daily beginning
June 9th, 2012
Stay tuned for
our 2012 Calendar of Events
Admission
Adult - $15
Senior (65+) -
$10
Youth (ages
7-14) - $5
Under age 6 -
Free
Group - $10
(pre-registration,
minimum of 20
people)
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The Castle in the
Clouds, formerly known as “Lucknow”, is a sixteen room mountaintop
mansion built in 1913/1914 by shoe industrialist Thomas Plant.
Designed in the Arts and Crafts style to blend naturally into its
setting on 5,500 wilderness acres, the home is built of heavy oak
timbering with a veneer of octagonal stones. The interior of the
mansion contains work of the finest craftsmen of the era combined
with the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology of the time.
The home has remarkable integrity, retaining its original
configuration, fittings, and furnishings as well as its
uncompromised setting. The home also displays the lifestyle of the
1920s with exhibits of clothing, reading material, kitchen utensils,
and music of that period.
The visitor
approaches “Lucknow” aboard a trolley which winds up the
mountainside to the home’s spectacular setting. The tour begins
with a ten minute orientation, after which the visit is self-guided,
assisted by informational placards and docents happy to answer
questions.
Carriage House
Cafe and Patio
Chef William
Schulte's
bistro-style
Carriage House
Cafe and Patio’s
menu has earned
rave reviews
from the critics
and guests alike
and the views
from the patio
provide a
perfect
ambiance. From
delicious
homemade soups
and chowders to
crisp, tasty
specialty
salads, shrimp
or Angus
burgers, or a
great sandwich
on fresh breads,
you're certain
to find a
delicious
offering for
lunch, early
dinner or an
enjoyable snack.
Our attentive
wait staff can
further tempt
you with daily
specials, drinks
and dessert.
The Cafe serves
daily from 11:30
am
to 3:30 pm in
season. Take a peek at
our
menu before
your visit.
Castle Gift Shop
Find just the
right gift to
take home a
special memory
of your visit
from Castle in
the Clouds. With
clothing, books,
china, hand
carved items,
candles,
delicious candy,
gardening items
and even Peter
Ferber prints of
the Castle you
are sure to find
what you are
looking for.
Open daily from
10am to 5:30pm
in season.
Handicap Access
Castle in the
Clouds is
accessible to
those who
require
assistance. One
may drive up the
mountain through
the main
entrance to the
Carriage House.
Handicap parking
is located
across the
drive. Please
park and access
the Carriage
House.
Wheelchairs can
access the
Carriage House
Cafe and Patio,
with its
stunning views,
and visit the
Art Gallery.
The
Winnipesaukee
Room has an
elevator to
bring guests to
the second floor
for events,
weddings and
special
functions. To
tour the
mansion,
handicapped
visitors may
make special
arrangements
with Trolley
Drivers to visit
the Castle. The
historic Castle
home is handicap
accessible on
the first floor
only; "Armchair
Tour," a booklet
with pictures of
the second floor
and its layout,
may be perused
by those unable
to use the
stairs. Because
of its road
access, the
Castle estate
does provide
accessible views
of the Lakes and
Mountains from a
high elevation. |
