You can visit castle ruins on a rocky island off of New York on the Hudson River. Legend has it, the river's oddest attraction is even haunted.

just like the thickets of tall reeds and fingers of sandy runoff that ring the island’s environs. But for as immersively as it presents its unique setting, The Sand Castle never lets the viewer ...

Even if you aren't a big history buff, many previous visitors recommend stopping by Craigdarroch Castle for a glimpse into how the wealthy once lived, not to mention stunning views of downtown ...

Moreover, the fact that Rabbits Island, a real place in Mina, Lebanon, where parts of The Sand Castle were filmed, is used in the film gives the film a touch of reality to its location.