Riddle

What has wings, but can not fly. Is enclosed, but can outside also lie. Can open itself up, or close itself away. Is the place of kings and queens, and doggerel of every means. What is it upon which I stand? Which can lead us to different lands.

Choose an answer

A.A theater
B.A curtain
C.A book
D.A stage
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A stage

Why this is the answer

A theater stage has side 'wings' it can't fly with, sits enclosed indoors though outdoor stages exist too, opens and closes with the curtain, and has hosted royalty and every kind of verse throughout drama's history.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Hard.