Does it get any more fascinating or fairytale-like than the area where a famed Spanish explorer searched for a legendary city of gold?
Well, that's exactly what Coronado Heights is. Kind of. You see, ever since a Spanish coin was found in Lindsborg, Kansas in 1881, it's been theorized that the area of Lindsborg is where Francisco Vasquez de Coronado arrived in the 1540s while hunting for the rumored "Seven Cities of Gold." Did these cities actually exist? Hard to say. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado certainly longed to find these mythic American cities and enrich himself but declared he found nothing. Of course, back then, there wasn't Coronado Heights.
Despite looking like a small, ancient castle, Coronado Heights was actually built in the 1930s. Still, this charming little castle is a fun place to visit and just screams "fairytale."
If Francisco Vasquez de Coronado had been able to see this little castle in the distance, perhaps he wouldn't have given up his search for the Seven Cities of Gold.
Luckily, the stone castle stands here today for all of us to visit and enjoy.
The view from the top is quite pretty, with rolling Kansas fields in every direction.
You can explore inside the stone structure, too. There's not much there, but it kind of looks like a room in a princess' castle, right?
I mean, can't you picture Rapunzel gazing out this window in hopes of spotting her prince?
There are several lovely stone picnic areas, so you can bring a lunch here to enjoy as you take in the sights.
You can also hike through the surrounding greenery, too.
Coronado Heights might not be a fairytale castle, but it sure looks it.
Coronado Heights is a must-see while in Kansas. Have you ever visited this fascinating landmark? Be sure to tell us all about your experiences in the comments below! For related content, you'll love checking out our fairytale road trip through Kansas.
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