Travel with Rick Steves · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Bishop Castle in Rye, Colorado, is highlighted as a unique "castle without kings," built by one man over 40 years. Dylan Thuras describes the 16-story medieval-ish structure, emphasizing that visitors can explore the entire place, including a potentially perilous bridge at the top.
“Yeah, one of the other places I think I would recommend is Bishop Castle in Rye, Colorado.”
“It is a 16-story medieval-ish castle built by one man over the last 40 years.”
“Holed stone by hand. You're basically free to explore this entire place.”
“You know, you can go up to the very top of it, and at the top are these wrought iron welded spheres and a little bridge you can cross.”
“You know, there's a guest book that basically you're supposed to sign before you go in that says, "If I should fall to my death, I accept responsibility for that."”