Before you go, it’s important to know that the Ice Castles aren’t actually castles at all. With no roof, the Ice Castles are more like a giant Ice fortress with giant walls made of icicles up to 20 feet tall. Each year the Ice Castles are grown from scratch right at the Homestead Resort in Midway, just 20 minutes away from Park City. Starting with a few imported giant icicles, and a specially designed sprinkler system of sorts, the Ice Castles grow all through the fall and early winter to be ready for visitors to enjoy throughout the winter months.  Embedded within the ice, there are hundreds of multi-colored lights that make the ice seem to come alive at night as it glows from within.   Inside the Ice Castles, you’ll find tunnels, secret passageways, and our family favorite - the Ice Slides. You’ll spend your time making snowballs, crawling around on your belly, and you’ll probably have a hard time wiping the giant smile off your face. Basically, you’ll be transported back to when you were a kid, so my best suggestion is that you fully embrace the experience.