Take a Tour at Modern Castle

The Kentucky Castle is a stunning boutique hotel just 10 miles outside Lexington, appropriately located in the town of Versailles (not to be confused with the French palace). The castle's origins are, as one might expect, strange. The castle was started in 1969 by a wealthy couple but was never finished because the couple divorced six years into construction. The castle was eventually purchased, but renovations were put on hold due to a fire in 2004.

After nearly 40 years in the making, the Kentucky Castle finally opened to the public in 2008 as the Castle Post, a bed-and-breakfast. Visitors who are not staying at the B&B can now book a 45-minute tour of the grounds for $25. Events such as murder mystery dinners are also held here on occasion.

Address: 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383