Testimonials

Absolutely a must! To start, the Castle is amazing. Beautiful inside and out. They offer a very cheap self guided tour through four floors, filled with beautiful art and rich history. They also have a beautiful Tea Room. My wife and I made reservations for the High Tea and it was absolutely exquisite. The food was so good, and surprisingly very filling. They offer many different types of teas as well. They offer lunch as well but please refer to their website for all the details about tea and lunch. I would like to say that the entire staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the Castle and Tea. I would rate them five stars as well. Overall it’s a great spot to check out for visitors and locals, either just to tour or to have lunch and tea! - Andrew M

What an awesome place, loved the history and architecture, and furnishings. The people that run the tour were very nice, I don’t have enough good things to say. - Nick H

It was cozy, decor reflected the time period. Loved the individuality at the tea party. - Sandra C

My husband and I had an enjoyable afternoon at the Castle along with our two children (18 and 20). We loved the self-guided aspect, allowing us to spend as much time as we wanted in each room. The firefighter museum was also interesting and informative. The garden was beautiful! Margaret at the front desk was great and answered all of our questions! Would recommend it to anyone if you have a few hours and are willing to read and explore. This isn’t for someone who needs their hand held. - CHigg08 via Trip Advisor

This place was amazing. Went to High Tea for an 80th birthday. The waiter was wonderful and the museum is worth going through. They have a handicapped lift for walkers or wheelchairs. Very friendly, really sweet people. - Jan F

From mid-Winter 1958 through Summer 1961, Finishing the 5th grade and continuing on through 6th, 7th & 8th grades, I lived on the 3rd floor of the castle. It was then called Montcalm Castle. I lived there with my Mom and my little sister & the rent was a mere $75 / month. In truth, I could probably write a book about that 3 1/2 year period, but suffice it to say I can't imagine a better place to have lived at that age. Not just the fact that I was living every young boy's dream by being in my very own castle, but the surrounding area, with the narrow gauge railroad bed where we explored the tunnels, Red Mountain and Rattlesnake Hill, where we went sliding down Devil's Slide on cardboard sleds and built sledding runs through the snow in the winter time. Exploring in the foothills and following some of the trails blazed by Fremont. Sneaking into a closed off section of the Cave of the Winds called Huccacove cave, which we called Hucky Cove and using nickel kitchen candles bought from Pitcock's Rexall Drugstore, spent hours in a cave that would later become infamous due to several rescues by El Paso Search & rescue of adults who went in and couldn't find their way back out. Not bad for a bunch of 11, 12 & 13 year old kids. We did the same thing in the Garden of the Gods climbing on the sandstone formations with nary a broken bone or need to be rescued. It was almost like living in a Mark Twain novel. I have so many fond memories of my childhood in Manitou Springs and I only wish more children today could have the same experiences that I did as that young boy in his castle. It's a good feeling walking through my past and seeing it so beautifully restored and cared for. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for the opportunity to share it with you. - Chas (Chuck, as I was known back then) Budde

I currently reside in New Jersey. I plan on a relocation to Tucson, AZ later this year, where I resided 2003-2005. Nevertheless, I plan on visiting Colorado Springs, CO, and Manitou Springs, CO ,in the future for my (third trip, perhaps a year or two later). My first trip was 5/ 2008, and second trip in 6/ 2013, both from New Jersey. The Miramont Castle Museum, will be on the itinerary.

I enjoy the castle It has beautiful collections, the building is amazing, there is a lot of history ,grand views, and the staff that is very professional and knowledgeable. The location is great, close to the Pikes Peak Cog, and down town Manitou Springs. I am glad that I had the opportunity to pick up several Castle post cards to put in my Colorado photo / post card book.

I hope that Miramont Castle Museum, continues to do well. Have a great day. - David

I am a huge fan of food made with love and details - then add a stunning and historic setting and caring service. Miramont Castle’s Tea Room is amazing and top notch. I was completely blown away by the creative tea sandwiches, the huge worldly tea selections, and the almond Devonshire Cream was so perfect that I even ate a spoonful all by itself. If you are in Manitou or even Colorado Springs - do yourself a favor; make a reservation and go have a lovely time!!! - Dawn W

Great place and fun for kids too! Our visit here was fabulous!! Lots of really cool old objects and different types of items. Really informative with a paper to help guide you on the self guided tour. Lots of steps but easy to climb them! They have a paper for kids to do and find like a treasure hunt. Very fun! Had a great time! - Rochellemoorebaros via Trip Advisor

In the summer of 1981, I worked as a tour guide for Miramont Castle. I will never forget that summer, working for this grand, historic building. I remember my interview... I believe it was Shirley Copp who interviewed me, along with someone else that I can't remember. Since it was a tour guide position, I made sure to smile real big when I introduced myself...! I was called back to take a tour of the castle, and, when I showed up, it seemed like there were fifty other kids there, to. After the tour, the guide called out six different names of us kids. We were asked to stay behind after the other kids left... and my name was one of the ones called. To my happy surprise, we were all offered tour guide positions there at the castle! We had so much fun at that job! The script we memorized seemed quite large, and I did not have it all memorized when I started. But, as time at the castle progressed, I added more and more facts to my tour. Sometimes the groups would be quite large... other times just two or three. The very first tour I conducted had three people... myself, and two tourists! Many times we would build up a ghost story as the tour worked its way to the Chapel. Then, as we were opening the door to show the domestic worker's stair case located behind that door in the chapel, one of us tour guides would jump out from behind the door and scare everyone on the tour... it was a blast! I met so many people from all over the country and from other countries at that job. I often tried to meet the pretty girls on my tour, and get their address and phone number. As I was going through my old high school trunk not too long back, I found the name of one of those girls written down on a napkin from the tea room. I looked her up on FaceBook, and found she now has kids older than she was when I met her. Where does time go...? When it gets cloudy and rains, it reminds me of sitting in that little room off to the side of the main entrance to the castle, waiting for my next tour group to start. Thank you, Miramont Castle, for some wonderful memories. - Michael V.

Manitou Springs has  been my favorite place since I was a little girl. The castle to me back then was sooooo big. And we got to see the train thats there.  We spent our honeymoon at Victoria's Keep right infront of the castle, so we could enjoy the castle too. Luckily my husband then got to see the train as well. Neat place!! - Debbie

I live in Manitou and always take visiting family and friends to the castle for the relaxing self-guided tour, tea and lunch. I think it's one of Manitou's most beautiful landmarks and the scenery is just spectacular! - Christopher B.

I learned about Miramont Castle when I moved here last summer from my friend Ashley.  She has lived in Colorado all her life and took me into Manitou Springs to show me around. Once she showed me Miramont Castle, I immediately became interested in learning all about it! It is a very facinating place! - Chelsie

The Castle is beautiful, the staff is superb, the history is intriguing, the tea and food is DELICIOUS, and the events are fun! A must see place whether you’re visiting the Pikes Peak area or even if you live in the area and want something different to do or to eat! - Velvet M.

This is a beautiful and amazing place to visit. We loved exploring the rooms, and the firefighter displays were wonderful. The gift shop is a blast, and the clerk is very knowledgeable about the Castle. The grounds are just beautiful! - Bethany L

Surroundings and Environment - Miramont Castle is large. It was built by a wealthy French family, during the days of the old west. What better place for a murder mystery? Actually, there in another one. There are monthly murder mysteries performed at Briarhurst Manner, which is also in Manitou Springs. Both settings are historically interesting and envelope you with feelings that you are in another time and place. They both are luxurious, mysterious and romantic. The Castle is the most mysterious. However, the Manor is more luxurious and romantic. There are many more antiques in the rooms of the castle which are, themselves, interesting. They enhance the feeling of being transported back in time.

Tables and Settings -. The Manor has excellent table settings and luxurious surroundings spread over a number of rooms.. The primary setting for the Mystery in the Castle is in one large room. This room tends to be noisy during the dinner, while the actors visit tables unfolding the background for the mystery. At times, it is difficult to hear them.. After dinner, before desert, the actors spread out in the Castle for questioning.. The tables, chairs, and place settings are much better in the Manor.

Murder Mystery - The murder mysteries at both locations were superbly acted and hellarious. Red Herring Productions presents the mysteries at the Castle and the Manor.. The cast interacts with the audience throughout the events. Audiences I have been part of were interesting, witty, and very nice.

Food and Service- The dinner at the Castle was delicious. There were three courses, salad, chicken and ham, and multiple small pastry deserts.. Every thing was good. The chicken was rolled around a tasty stuffing and the thickly cut ham was covered in a blackberry sauce.. The wine was freshly opened and good. The service was excellent. Our dinners at the Manor were excellent during our first mystery there and bland to very poor on our second visit. The wine and service also were not consistent at the Manner. The Manor essentially served three courses, advertised as five courses, but two of them were were so small that were not worth mentioning.

Cost.-. The entire events, including everything, cost $45 at the Castle and $65 at the Manor. Wine cost us only $5 a glass at the Castle and $9 a glass at the Castle. I liked the food and wine better at the Castle, relative to my last Manor Mystery.

I my opinion, the Castle is a better all-around value.. You will have a great time there!

This is all my personal opinion.