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Preston Castle Foundation

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Ione


Address

900 Palm Dr, Ione, CA 95640, United States

Website

prestoncastle.org

Contact

+1 209-256-3623

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (504 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Diego L. 6 months ago on Google
    Went for the menagerie market and was lucky enough to get a tour of the building as well. Seeing the history while learning about it is just so incredible. Highly recommend to anyone who has any sort of interest for history, castles, or great views!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Warren C. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't say enough good things about this landmark in our backyard. The tour is amazing, it's a step back in time, the docents are wonderful and provide so much information. I was very pleased to see the younger docents giving tours, it's gives me hope that places like this will endure. I encourage you to visit and/or donate to it's upkeep.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David R. 2 years ago on Google
    We were in the area and just checked out the outside, we didn't do the tour. This is a really neat looking building with a very interesting story.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paul z. 11 months ago on Google
    Really beautiful place with a fascinating history. The tour of the building was really interesting and the docents stationed throughout were so nice and informative. What the foundation has done to try and preserve and restore this building is quite impressive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! We rented the place for the night to do a ghost investigation and it was awesome! The architecture alone made the trip worth every penny. We had some great interactions with some of the spirits there, it was very cool and I can't wait to go back. The docents were all amazing and friendly. They went above and beyond to make our experience fantastic. I hope to go back soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naomi T. 4 years ago on Google
    I took a tour here - wow! How amazing!! It’s such a great piece of California history! The tour was really good - a lot of info given and we got to spend time checking out the various rooms, etc. it didn’t feel rushed at all. I love the place. Hope to come back for a photo shoot!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimmie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff is phenomenal! The amount of work put into this event is insane! Good Fun!! The volunteers really love what they do, it is obvious. We will be back next year.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 trena w. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome!! So much fun!! Self guided tours are super!! Take it at your own pace!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANNAHI Z. 6 months ago on Google
    For a Friday it was busy, they had shuttle buses coming around to pick up people and dropping them off where the line starts. The walk isn't too far either. On our way back to our car We definitely walked back and got to see the abandoned houses. Now for the experience it was good, there were actors everywhere and at every corner. I think it would've been even more scarier if the kids dressed in orange like in the "Apparition" movie. Once it was over we got out through the entrance of the building which led to the merch stand, they also had food, drinks, and bathrooms. The sheriff and fire department where there too, so definitely it was safe. If you can't go up stairs then I don't recommend it to you. Other than that I definitely have to come back during daylight and get a tour of the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing. Lots of history and the outside of the building is beautiful. Staff was friendly and very informative.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Town T. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing castle. Its a private organization so donations is very much appreciated even though there's already a fee going in. There still plenty of rooms to be renovate. The volunteers are very nice too and we appreciate their time volunteering to keep the site open.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phillis S. 11 months ago on Google
    Really cool castle. Great history ans it's supposedly haunted! Fun day. Nice drive out there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gaby F. 1 year ago on Google
    We were finally able to attend their special photography day and it was fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff B (. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited off season in April and had a fantastic time. Lots to learn and lots of friendly volunteers to help you enjoy your tour. This place is well worth the visit and the town is charming too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine B. 1 year ago on Google
    I went with my parents to film for a YouTube video; it was quite the building. The architecture was spectacular, the history is fascinating, and I truly love that they are working on keeping and restoring the castle to its pristine condition it had previously been built in. The Gargoyle on the tower is still hanging in there and sweeps water away as designed. Very nifty to see in person, would love to go back on a rainy day to see it in action.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve O. 2 years ago on Google
    Preston Castle is a awesomely historic and unique desination to visit. I'm going back again in the future for a night visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maricela D M. 6 months ago on Google
    I been driving up to this castle for years! Never been inside until me and my mom did the haunted castle tour!!!! It was awesome!!! Definitely recommend! The actors were great! They did such a good job. Coming back next year! They also have food vendors and popcorn outside! Recommend you arrive 30minutes ahead or pay the extra to go to vip. VERY CREEPY! LOVED IT!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jill S. 2 years ago on Google
    The foundation uses all tour donations towards historic preservation and restoration.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. Self guided tour was great. Hope to one day try the photographers tour and the ghost hunting tour. Having moved here form England I miss the history, and this place is a good fix to experience that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the haunted tour and it was a lot of fun no cameras or picture allowed inside during the haunt house staff and docents where all very friendly and beyond helpful. The docent gave us a lot information for guided tours can't wait for the next tour date to open up again to setup a tour. Definitely a multi visit place

  • 5/5 Lupita P. 7 months ago on Google
    I absolutely lived it! Great haunted house attraction worth the while. It was a good length as they take you all the way to the third floor. I thought it was going to be more of a historical haunted tour, but it was not. I still gad a lot of fun, though. Just don't take your kids if they get easily scared or don't like the dark, or creepy things. My 12 yr old came out crying, and we had to carry my 5-year-old n have his eyes covered most of the time.

  • 5/5 Jonathan H. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place - worthy of support. Please help support this important part of California's history. Tours are available sometimes and they also hold regular events. The people behind this organization are very committed and put a lot of effort to ensuring this landmark is saved. If you like visiting off-the-wall and historic places in California, you'll need to see the Preston Castle. It's important we don't lose these places.

  • 4/5 Curtis A. 7 months ago on Google
    Preparing for the haunt.. Are you adventurous enough to venture into the dark and mysterious realm of The Haunted tour at the Preston castle this Halloween? It's getting ready.......

  • 4/5 Nikki 11 months ago on Google
    The castle outside is beautiful, they have history information about the castle through the tour. However, inside the castle is in rough shape so be prepared to see rough conditions. I hope they can restore it and make the signs for the history portions more permanent. It was still an interesting tour and loved seeing the history behind it.

  • 3/5 D K. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been excited about visiting this castle since I have of it. We went during the Oddities Faire. The castle opens at 11 am. Therefore, arrive early to get into the limited parking areas. You can not park on the street near the entrance of the castle because of the line of people they said. When the sun is out, minus the few trees to shade in n there,there is no awning to protect you from the sun , so bring a hat or umbrella. We purchased tickets for 11:30 in the morning. However, they did not ask what time our tour was. they just scanned tickets and guided yourself. You may hit traffic in some areas of the building as the way in is the way out, too. Oh, there are arrows on the floors on the first floor. Some of the artifacts are not original but donated from that period of time. There are no inside bathrooms. It's located as you walk up towards the castle, the first walkway on your left, and straight back. The Oddity show was nothing more than vendors and a couple of classes. If you purchased tickets just to the castle tour, there was no stopping you from entering the Oddities event because no one checked the tickets you purchased. It was a waste of money, seeing as I was going to the basement anyway as part of the tour. I expected people dressed up, only seen one person dressed. The food vendors were few and nothing spectacular. The outside building appears to be in great condition, and the inside is under restoration, so watch your little ones. Have fun.

  • 5/5 Michael O. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time during the castle haunt last night! The actors were great and the environment was even better. If you plan to visit, make sure to get the VIP tickets unless you want to wait in an hour long line.

  • 5/5 RONALD 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for the haunted house and we got to say it was absolutely amazing. I was so freaked out that my wife had a walk in front of me LOL but seriously you guys did a great job and we will be returning next year. The only downside was that we had VIP and only thing it did was make us faster from the outside line but when we got in we still had to wait in line from everybody else that already was in there. I'm thinking next time there should be a VIP inside too so that you can bypass the line

  • 4/5 Jon P. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting historical landmark in Ione. Took self tour, but they have guides along the tour who are very knowledgeable and have lots of information about the place and its history.

  • 5/5 theprettiest 8. 1 year ago on Google
    Very spooky and awesome halloween attraction٫ Great for all ages.At the end of tour they have food and ice cream .One down side your not allowed to take photos or videos while inside of the castle other than that wonderful experience !

  • 5/5 Jennifer L. 1 year ago on Google
    Favorite Castle! Go every Halloween for the haunted castles 🏰. Have been to a Christmas and Spring crafts boutique in the basement. Just took my first self guided tour with a great friend. Will be back for more.


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