Top Ten Treehouses This Side Of The Atlantic

When people think of treehouses, most of us remember the good old days, hanging with the neighborhood kids in a cool hiding spot. Treehouses are one of those iconic landmarks of childhood. While some are certainly better remembered than others, these treehouses are going to the extreme.

Minister's Treehouse

Via laughingsquid.com

Nestled in the hills of Tennessee is a treehouse, or mansion, that came right from the orders of the Almighty. This treehouse is around 12,000 square feet.

Temple of the Blue Moon

Via treehousepoint.com

This treehouse that sits among a village of others in Washington state brings visitors as close to nature as possible with built in beds and skylights.

O2 Sustainability Treehouse

Via o2treehouse.com

These specialty treehouses are popping up across the United States. Built by an American with an eco friendly attitude, the treehouses do not do damage to trees in the way that traditional ones might.

Steampunk Treehouse

This treehouse is located in San Francisco. It is made with clockwork pieces and other steampunk elements to make this treehouse look more Victorian than most.

Lantern House

One of the world's most famous treehouse designers created this sustainable masterpiece located in Santa Monica, CA. It is designed with eco friendly features and is made to look like a lantern.

Blum House

Designed by the creator of the O2 Sustainability Treehouses, the Blum house in Hollywood is perfectly designed to fit in with the structure of the surrounding trees.

Firesphere House

The Firesphere is designed to fit in with the trees while still providing an element of luxury. It is located in Brentwood, CA and is made completely out of reclaimed wood.

Greenwich Village

This treehouse located in Manhattan's Greenwich Village is something that people do not see everyday. It's a treehouse in a city and has even earned its keep as a New York City landmark.

Treehouse Paradise

Not all treehouses are made for many guests at once, but this Oregon bed and breakfasts caters to just that. It boasts 8 guestrooms that enable guests the excitement of a treehouse while on a getaway. This house has it all from cozy indoor and reitzel insulation built rooms, to outdoor vistas.

Nelson Treehouses

Throughout the U.S. and the world, Pete Nelson has created incredible and breathtaking tree structures. Many of these boast unique features that can't be found anywhere else.

If you are looking for a creative treehouse idea, you may get some inspiration from these extraordinary treehouses. A treehouse isn't just for backyards and summer time any more. With these designs you can enjoy nature any way you like.