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Ice Castles returns to New Hampshire this month with a new design
The attraction opens Dec. 27.
Ice Castles, a massive frozen playground for all ages, is returning to North Woodstock, N.H. this month with a new design.
Ice Castles opens on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. and will remain open through late February or early March, weather permitting.
The frosty attraction is celebrating its 15th anniversary and has been in New Hampshire for 13 of those years.
Guests can wander through frozen tunnels, archways, and caverns, and enjoy slides, fountains, and caves, all made from ice. Other events at the site include a Mystic Forest Light Walk, Winter Fairy Village, a Frozen Tap ice bar, snow tubing, and horse-drawn wagon rides. At night, the attraction is lit up with color-changing LED lights.
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Construction began in November, when about 20 ice artisans began growing and harvesting icicles and hand placing them one-by-one.
“We are excited to open the icy gates in our cherished North Woodstock community with a historic December debut,” said Kyle Standifird, CEO of Ice Castles, in a statement. “Celebrating 15 years, we’re proud to welcome guests into a beautifully crafted castle filled with winter magic over the holiday season.”
The Utah-based company has five locations this year: North Woodstock, N.H.; Silverthorne, Colorado; Cripple Creek, Colorado; Minnesota; and an international site.
Tickets cost $23 to $32 during peak times and $15 to $21 during off-peak times. Tickets can be purchased on icecastles.com.
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Ice Castles will be open for extended hours over the holiday break.
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