curwood castle

MummyCrissy

If you like history and old castles this is your spot. It's a must for pictures if you come in to view. Weddings have taken place there also.

ShelleyE520

After seeing the Curwood Castle personally, I am undecided whether to include it as a stop for my senior travelers. There are stairs to contend with that make it difficult for them to navigate. I think if my group were younger it would make a good stop, the history was presented well by the volunteers, and it was very interesting. I"m just unsure of the audience that I have, I may just let them get out and walk around the building enjoying the beautiful grounds. Then walk to the Shiawasse Art Center, that was a gem, right next door!

Russ1225

Owosso has so much to be proud of and Curwood Castle is one real fine example. This parft of our history is fantastic and we are all thankful for its being there.

sarwolf

My view of Curwood Castle is skewed in that my dad was born nearby. This was a special visit with him and one of my sisters in the middle of winter. We had a blast and enjoyed "being kids."

721curtisc

For like $3 you can visit one of the oldest sites in Owosso. My fiance had modeling pictures taken outside, and they turned out beautiful, and the river's very close by. Quite Scenic.

dmc42607

Stopping at Curwood Castle, the home of author, James Oliver Curwood, is a short visit. It is a castle, but rather small. Plenty of information, friendly and knowledgable docents, make this a good place to stop if you are in the area. Admission was minimal, and it is close to other places of interest.

SJBReed

A beautiful little castle in a picturesque setting. Admissions is minimal. Interesting history and we had the most delightful docent. Recommend it very highly if you are in the area.

JEFFREYC123

Curwoods Castle is still one my favorite places to go. When you keep in mind its history you feel more compelled to slow down and look at everything in detail. Many people i have talked to never realized that it was completely made from an actual castle in England (actually a rear wall of the castle) and assembled to resemble that English Castle.

VikkiLa

Not all towns have a castle! It's definitely worth visiting if here in Owosso. It's near the river and is a lovely area to take a walk.

K6608PQMarB

You would never expect to find a "castle" in a small midwestern town, but here it is! Sitting on the west bank of the Shiawassee River in downtown Owosso this is a beautiful place to visit and a great place to take photos. Spend as much or as little time here as you like. There is no charge to wander the site, visit Comstock Cabin, cross the river on the walking bridge or just sit and enjoy the peace.

teamdesign

Take your camera and a picnic. Curwood Castle sits right on the wonderful Shiawassee River next to the arts center. Go to both and if you happen to be in town on a Saturday hit the Downtown Owosso Farmers Market, it runs two city blocks right in the heart of this historic downtown on Exchange Street. Its more than just a market be prepared to shop, eat great food, and listen to music. What a gem of a town. The shops are so nice. A lovely tea shop called Abiding In The Vine that has awesome food and is charming.

MargaretB354

Curwood Castle is one of the "must sees" in Owosso. James Oliver Curwood built this as his writing studio in the 1920's. It is right along the Shiawassee River, and is very picturesque. Inside the castle are displays related to Curwood's life and writings. While his books are not well read today, they were best-sellers at the time they were published.

eickfarm

Local jewel on the banks of the Shiawassee River near the footbridge and the Shiawassee Arts Center. Great place to visit, and a favorite backdrop for graduation and wedding photos.

CarolT729

its' worth the price to walk through this quaint little castle and learn the history, if you are ever in Owosso, go here!

48912glb

Right on the river, this Owosso must stop celebrates the life of a unique man. However, there are plenty of steps and if your closter phobic the stairways get extremely narrow. And if the woman doing the tour asks if you want to hear "a song" say no unless you want to spend the next few moments in the most uncomfortable situaiton with her singing. Yikes.