Motorcycle Ride - Bishop Castle in Colorado
August 28th, 2008 by 
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Up in the Rocky Mountains southwest of Pueblo is a testament of what a single man can accomplish. A work in progress since 1969, Jim Bishop has single handily built his castle from scratch putting in nearly 30 years hard labor; stone by stone, weld by weld.
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Bishop Castle is located in south central Colorado on State Highway 165 approximately 12 miles southeast of the junction of SH 96 and SH 165. You won’t find this attraction in any tourist book because it’s kind of a unique place, almost of folklore proportions. But it’s certainly a fun motorcycle ride with nice paved roads and beautiful scenery. It’s in the middle of nowhere, but isn’t hard to spot because there are almost always cars parked out along the roadside full of curious visitors. Some are regulars who have first-hand witnessed the growth of the Castle over the years. Others are curious first-time visitors amazed a what a single man can accomplish. But don’t think you have to stand on the side of the road. You can actually walk through (and up) the many different towers of the castle. |
However, do so at your own risk. The castle is not a place for a young child as there are many places where a careful step and a watchful eye are mandatory. Admission is free, although a donation is always encouraged.
If you happen to be riding a motorcycle in the Colorado Rockies, I’d recommend a swing by Bishop Castle just to take a look around because you won’t find anything like it elsewhere.
Jim Bishop is usually there working on his castle and is more than willing to shake a hand.
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