Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
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NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers.
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Main Idea: Ice Castles has reopened its winter ice art displays in New Hampshire and other states, drawing visitors to large frozen attractions built from thousands of icicles.
Key Points:
- The company’s installations include towers, tunnels, archways, and caves made by growing and shaping ice with sprinklers.
- This year’s sites are in Utah, Minnesota, two places in Colorado, and New Hampshire.
- The New Hampshire display is one of the company’s biggest ever, using about 25 million pounds of ice across two acres.
- Visitors explored the icy paths in cold weather, and the attraction also features lights, a snow tubing hill, and an ice bar.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Ice Castles can bring traffic, crowding, and higher prices near popular winter spots.
Positive Impact
Ice Castles can boost tourism and help local hotels, restaurants, and small shops.
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