In pics: Dazzling ice castles captivate visitors in US's New Hampshire and beyond

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Each winter, Ice Castles transforms frozen landscapes into magical wonderlands across New Hampshire, Colorado, Utah and Minnesota. These stunning installations, built from thousands of hand-harvested icicles and illuminated in vibrant colours, feature majestic towers, tunnels and caves. With interactive features like snow tubing and an ice bar, they offer a unique blend of art, adventure and seasonal charm, drawing crowds day and night.

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Nearly-made ice formations appear a glacial blue during daylight hours at the Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. (Photo: AP)

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Lights embedded in ice formations glow at dusk in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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Julia Jones of Gloucester in Massachusetts sits on an ice throne at Ice Castles in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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Youngsters explore caves at Ice Castles in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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Colorful lights shine inside inside the walls of ice at Ice Castles in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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A boy peaks into an igloo at the Ice Castles in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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Jessica Sullivan holds out her ring finger after accepting a surprise marriage proposal from her longtime boyfriend Brian Jacques at Ice Castles in North Woodstock. (Photo: AP)

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