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23 Epic Tree Houses That’ll Put Your Head in the Clouds

You’ll never outgrow your desire for a tree house escape. So put your head in the clouds gazing at these amazing lofty abodes (you can even visit a few to turn your dreams into reality!). From ducking into a Hobbit home in the Black Hills to sleeping amidst the mango trees in Bali, one glance at these sky high retreats may send you globetrotting. Scroll through our slideshow and watch your wanderlust soar to new heights!

Bicycle Elevator Tree House

The ultimate hipster hideaway, photographer Ethan Schlussler’s woodland escape would make the ideal secret clubhouse. Schlussler constructed the tree house himself, and in lieu of the expected ladder or slide, engineered a pedal-powered bicycle elevator to transport himself in and out of the treetop abode. Don’t try this at home.

Photo: Ethan Schlussler

Don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family! These tree houses just get cooler and cooler every year. 

—Beth Shea, Christal Yuen & Lauren Hill

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