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Thornewood Castle

The historic Thornewood Castle in Lakewood,  Washington , has a long and rich history and is also called home to several resident ghosts.

This magnificent three-story manor home was built by Chester Thorne, one of the founders of the Port of Tacoma. Taking almost four years to complete, the 27,000-square-foot manor was finally ready in 1911. Only the very best went into the building of the manor, including 400-year-old bricks from an original English castle.

Designed by the famous architect Kirkland Cutter, the crystal windows were made in England, and the stained glass panels date as far back as 1300. The English Tudor/Gothic mansion, having 54 rooms, including 28 bedrooms and 22 baths, is one of the few genuine private castles in the United States.

Thorne was fascinated with the grandeur of old English estates, and the wealthy man was determined to reinvent his castle and dream house. Built to last through the centuries, Thornewood Castle has solid three-foot-thick foundations, 18-inch floors of concrete and cinder, 10-inch walls, and hand-hewn woodwork from ancient English oak held together by solid wood dowels. Three ships had to be commissioned to transport the original bricks, wood, and windows around Cape Horn to the Pacific Northwest.

After the house was built, Thorne hired a landscape architectural firm that turned 37 of the estate’s 100 acres into formal English gardens that required a full-time staff of 28 gardeners. Inside, the staff included 40 servants to look after the needs of Chester, his wife, Anna, and their daughter Anita.

Over the years, the house hosted many fine garden parties and dinners with Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft among some of the guests.

Chester Thorne

Alas, the wealthy banker and businessman died on October 16, 1927, after having enjoyed his home for over a decade and making significant contributions to the Seattle/Tacoma area. Anna Thorne was elected to the board of directors of her husband’s bank and continued to oversee her husband’s philanthropic efforts in the community, as well as the mansion and gardens. By then, their daughter had married Cadwallader Corse, and the couple, along with their son, also lived in the large manor.

Later, the pair would divorce, and Anita remarried Major General David C. Stone. When Stone was transferred to the Panama Canal Zone, Anna found Thornewood too big and lonely and moved to a smaller Georgian home she had built at the corner of North 5th Avenue and D Street in Tacoma. When the Stones returned to Thornewood, Anna also returned to the castle, dying peacefully in 1954.

When General Stone passed away in 1959, Anita sold the house and grounds to Harold St. John, who subdivided the land into 30 home sites. Just over four acres were reserved for the mansion, along with 110 feet of the lakefront. Over the next several years, the house was sold several times until it was purchased by current owners, Wayne and Deanna Robinson, in 2000.

Today, the historic castle is said to host several spirits that refuse to leave, either for their love of the manor or the tragedies that occurred over its long history. The most prevalent sighting is Chester Thorne, who has reportedly made several appearances over the years. In what was his former room, light bulbs are often found to be unscrewed.

Others have reported seeing Anna, Chester’s wife, sitting in the window seat of her room, overlooking the garden. Anna’s room is now the bridal suite which contains an original mirror from her time, where guests have reported seeing her reflection.

Reportedly, the grandchild of a former owner drowned in the lake, and occasionally guests have seen a small child standing alone by the lake, only to rush down and find no one there.

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Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the castle serves as a gracious country inn that has been lovingly restored, offering all the modern conveniences of modern lodging. The land also presents its guests the opportunity to roam the grounds, a lovely ½ acre sunken English garden, and fishing, swimming, and boating on the American Lake.

Thornewood Castle appropriately served as the site for filming Stephen King’s mini-series “Rose Red” in 2002.

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Thornewood Castle Inn 8601 N. Thorne Lane S.W. Lakewood, Washington    98498 253-584-4393

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Plan a 2-day driving and walking tour of South Sound landmarks in Lakewood, Steilacoom, DuPont, and Tacoma.

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Why not plan a history-filled weekend in Lakewood WA, where Lakewold Garden, Thornewood Castle, and Historic Fort Steilacoom await. For starters, history lovers need to stay in the ultimate piece of Lakewood History — Thornewood Castle. Who wouldn't want to stay in a true Tudor castle imported from England and rebuilt on the banks of American Lake. The castle has hosted everything from movie crews to presidents, so a stay at Thornewood puts you in elite company. 

Another must-visit is Lakewold Gardens. A garden estate built by a Guilded-Age shipping tycoon, Lakewold delights the senses with its manicured gardens, champion trees (tallest known specimens in the state), and landscape architecture features influenced by the oldest landscape architecture firm in the Country, the Olmsted Brothers Company. 

Any history tour of Lakewood is not complete without a visit to Ft. Steilacoom Park and Historic Ft. Steilacoom. A Nisqually Tribe hunting and gathering area from time immemorial, the location of a former military fort, and the tragic spot where the now exonerated Chief Leschi met his demise, Ft. Steilacoom is a place teeming with Lakewood history.

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Lakewood was called The Prairie in the beginning - an expanse of land about 20 miles square, dotted with small lakes and occasional stands of Garry oak trees. Steilacoom and Nisqually Indians used the Prairie as a ready source of food and held gatherings before the advent of the white hunters, trappers, and settlers.

Located in the Colonial Center in the heart of Lakewood, this small storefront Museum brings to life Lakewood area history from its prehistoric period to the present time. Displays will feature natural history and geology, Native Americans, homesteaders to high-society, immigrant communities, local landmarks, and more.

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Captain Lafayette Balch, a Maine sea captain, founded Steilacoom in January 1851. Originally he called it “Port Steilacoom.” A few months later John B. Chapman took a donation claim to the west, naming his town “Steilacoom City.” In 1854 the new territorial legislature incorporated “Steilacoom” combining the two rival towns into one. They were joined by Union Avenue.

In 1914 the town was torn from the beach as the Northern Pacific Railroad was built along the waterfront and the cottages were either torn down or moved. With the advent of the car, WWI, and the Great Depression, Steilacoom again became a sleepy town. Awakening in the 1940s with the proximity to an expanding Fort Lewis and McNeil Island Penitentiary, houses were constructed to accommodate the growing population. In 1940, the population was 823 and in 1950, 1233. During the 1950s Steilacoom celebrated four centennials commemorating its many firsts in the territory.

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The history of the city of Tacoma has been important to many people throughout the years since its establishment as a European-American settlement in the 1850s. Writers with significant dedication and talent – people like Herbert Hunt, Winnifred Olsen, and Murray Morgan – have labored long hours, recording the accounts and observations of Tacoma’s early residents, as well as capturing the oral histories of the native people who had called Tacoma home long before the city took shape. The Tacoma Historical Society has its roots in the work of these dedicated people.

The Society began to take shape as early as 1989 but was formally established in 1990. The Washington State Historical Society was planning to build a new facility on Pacific Ave. Tacoma historians and history buffs, realizing that Tacoma-centric artifacts would not figure prominently in plans for the new museum, formed the Society out of the need for a repository that would help Tacoma tell its story to visitors and future generations.

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Thornewood Castle

There are very few genuine castles in the United States, and only one on the West Coast. Thornewood Castle in Lakewood is a grandiose English Tudor Gothic-style mansion that sits right on American Lake. The sprawling estate brings images of spooky scenes from shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor . If you weren’t in the know, one would guess that it was actually filmed there. The castle was built in 1911 for Chester Thorne, who at the time was one of the wealthiest men in Washington State. Over the course of a century, ghosts and spirits have made themselves cozy in the spacious mansion. The current residents often catch glimpses of parties and social gatherings, where early 20th century socialites are seen drinking, mingling, and occasionally break a wine glass. The scene is often compared to taking a step back in time. The spirits of the Thornewood Castle also don’t like lights. They tend to blow out candles and unscrew lightbulbs when nobody’s looking. The owners often have to screw the lights back in, only to find that a different lightbulb has been removed. The ghosts of Chester and Anne are both present in the building, as are their children. Chester is most often seen in his second-floor bedroom, where he passed away.

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In the early 20th century, Chester Thorne was one of the wealthiest men in Washington State. He founded the National Bank of Tacoma and helped fund the dredging of the city’s port. In 1908, looking to settle down, he bought a 100-acre plot of land near American Lake in what is now Lakewood. Mr. Thorne had plans for an exquisite mansion, one of the biggest on the West Coast.

Chester wanted his mansion to be as authentic as possible. He purchased a 400-year-old mansion in England and had it taken apart and shipped to Washington. It took a fleet of three ships sailing around Cape Horn to deliver the materials to the construction site. The oak staircase, front door, and oak paneling all came from the English estate. The red bricks were imported from Wales.

Around the estate grounds are numerous gardens, fountains, and sculptures. Stained glass salvaged from 15th and 16th-century churches can also be seen in some of the windows around the castle. The Thornewood Estate contains over 27,000 square feet of living space, including 54 rooms and 22 bathrooms. Today, Thornewood is a historic site used for weddings, parties, and nightly rentals. It’s also open to public visits and often used for films and photoshoots. Stephen King’s TV series Rose Red was shot on the property. Thornewood Castle is currently owned by Wayne and Deanna Robinson, who bought it in 2000.

Life and Death at the Thornewood Estate

Chester Thorne was known for his generosity. Though he had lavish parties and gatherings with the other wealthy denizens of Puget Sound, he was still a giver. Chester helped found Mount Rainier Park, helping to conserve the alpine forests around the mountain. When Tacoma was hit with an economic depression in 1893, he donated money and supplies to those in need. He helped out his fellow citizens and expected nothing in return.

The Thornes lived a happy life, but it wasn’t free from tragedy. Anna, Thorne’s daughter, contracted Scarlett Fever, causing her to go deaf in one ear. She had to wear a hearing aid, which she was embarrassed about. She would often go into hiding when her parents had their social gatherings. Another one of the children, one of their boys, died when he drowned in one of the many ornamental ponds on the property.

The Thorne family lived in the home until Chester died in 1927. Anna took over the Thornewood Castle afterward, living there until 1959.

Hauntings of the Thornewood Castle

The Thornewood Estate was said to be haunted long before the Robinsons moved in. However, they claim that the hauntings have increased steadily since 2002. Unlike the way the mansion is depicted in the series Rose Red, the ghosts are far from evil, and not at all malevolent. They tend to be more on the melancholy side, if not outright mischievous.

The Robinsons claim that the most common encounter is the phantom party in the mansion’s great hall. Deanna says that one night while reading a book, the room suddenly lit up with the sounds and sights of a cocktail party. There were at least 100 people dancing, socializing, and drinking, and someone even dropped a glass. Though the scene was hazy and ephemeral in nature, Deanna could still see it clearly. It was as if she stepped back in time, back to when the Thornes owned the house. She said that even though she owns the estate, she suddenly felt like an intruder, as if the ghosts were disturbed by her presence.

The ghost of Chester Thorne is often seen around the estate. He’s mostly seen around his bedroom on the second floor, where he died of old age. Chester’s ghost is a residual, or a ghost that follows a routine. He always walks through the front door of his room, walks past the bed, and disappears into his restroom. Chester’s ghost is also seen around the lawn and near the fountains around the property. The Robinsons say they’ve seen him in on his horse, or standing in the lawn wearing horseback riding gear while holding a whip.

Anne Thorne, Chester’s wife, can be seen in a second-story window overlooking the garden. She and Chester are occasionally seen locking arms at the top of the staircase, dressed as if they’re going to an event. They never move. They simply appear for a brief moment, then vanish.

The ghosts of two of the Thorne’s three children are present in the estate. Anna, their eldest daughter, can be seen sitting on the porch, one of her favorite retreats whenever her parents held their high-class socials. Their youngest son often appears standing on the lawn, in front of the ornamental fountain where he drowned.

Anna’s bedroom is one of the more haunted rooms in the house. She often hid there when the Thornes had guests, as she was ashamed of her hearing aid. Today, her room is often used for bridal parties during weddings, and guests claim to have seen Anna’s apparition in the room on multiple occasions. Mysterious dark shadows have also been seen moving around in the room. Those who spend the night in Anna’s room also claim to hear the sounds of a grand piano at night.

The ghost of Anna’s second husband is also seen in the room across from Anna’s bedroom. He wears a brown suit and shows up to serve the guests, offering to do their laundry. One guest found his clothes neatly folded over his shoes shortly after seeing the ghost.

While the ghosts of the Thornewood Castle aren’t bad or evil by any means, they are pretty mischievous. They don’t seem to like bright lights, so they tend to blow out candles and unscrew lightbulbs when they want to dim the room. Deanna says she often has to relight the candles and fix the bulbs, only to come back into the room to find a different lightbulb unscrewed and the candles blown out once again. She puts the blame on Chester Thorne’s ghost.

According to local historians, the Thornes enlisted the help of local Native tribespeople to help build the home. They placed amulets around the property and cast spells to spiritually protect the estate. No word on whether or not it worked, but Deanna and other guests have claimed to see energy spirals around the property. They believe that they may be tied to the amulets and spells cast by the Indigenous construction workers.

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There’s only one genuine castle on the west coast of the United States — Thornewood Castle. It’s a glorious English Tudor Gothic-style mansion that sits proudly watching over American Lake — and has since it was built in 1911.

The home was built for Chester Thorne, who at the time was one of the wealthiest men in Washington state. Over the course of more than a century, ghosts have made themselves at home in the sprawling mansion. The current residents often catch ghostly glimpses of parties where 20th-century socialites are seen mingling — and sometimes the party gets a bit too rowdy, and wine glasses are broken!

So, who are these phantoms? Could they be the spirits of Chester and his family, or perhaps the ghostly guests of the fancy parties that used to echo laughter throughout the home?

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History of the Thornewood Castle

In the early 20th century, Chester Thorne was one of the most well-off citizens of Washington. He founded the National Bank of Tacoma and helped to fund the dredging of the city’s port. In 1908, he was looking to settle down and bought a one-hundred-acre plot near American Lake in what is now Lakewood. Mr. Thorne had plans for an exquisite mansion, one of the biggest on the entire west coast.

Chester wanted the mansion to be as authentic as possible — he purchased a 400-year-old castle in England and had it taken apart and shipped to the states. It took a fleet of three ships sailing around Cape Horn to deliver the materials needed to the construction site. The oak staircase, paneling, and front door came from the English estate. The red bricks were imported from Wales.

Around the mansion, there are acres of gardens, fountains, and sculptures. Stained glass salvaged from 15th and 16th-century churches is also found in some windows around the castle. The mansion truly is a melting pot of materials.

The Thornewood Castle has over 27,000 square feet of living space, including 54 rooms and 22 bathrooms. These days, Thornewood is a historic site used for weddings, parties, and nightly rentals. It’s also open to public visits and used for photoshoots. Stephen King’s TV series Rose Red was even shot on the property!Life and Death of the Thornewood Estate

Chester was well known for his generosity. Even though he had lavish parties with other wealthy citizens of Puget Sound, he still made time to give to the causes he believed in. Chester helped to found Mount Ranier Park, which helped to conserve the alpine forests around the mountain. When Tacoma was hit with an economic depression in 1893, Chester donated money and supplies to those in need.

The Thornes lived a happy life but wasn’t free from tragedy. Anna, Chester’s daughter, contracted Scarlet Fever which caused deafness in one of her ears. She often went into hiding when her parents had her social gatherings since she was embarrassed about the hearing aid she had to wear. Another one of the Thorne children is said to have drowned in one of the many ornamental ponds on the property.

The Thornes lived in the home until Chester died in 1927. Anna took over the Thornewood Castle afterward, living there until 1959.

Hauntings at the Thornewood Castle

The Thornewood Estate is well known for its hauntings. When the Robinsons moved into the home in 2000, the hauntings have increased steadily since then. The mansion’s ghosts are depicted as malevolent in the King series, but in reality, they’re far less scary in real life — some even say they’re nothing more than benevolent, mischievous ghosts just looking to have a good time.

The Robinsons claim that the most common encounter is that of a phantom party in the mansion’s great hall. One report tells of Deanna Robinson’s encounter in the home — she was reading a book in the hall when the room lit up with the sounds and sights of a cocktail party. At least 100 people were socializing, dancing, and drinking. Though the scene was hazy, Deanna saw it clearly. It was as if she had stepped back in time, and she said that even though she owned the estate, she felt like an intruder, as if the ghosts were disturbed by her presence.

The ghost of Chester Thorne has also been seen around the estate. He’s seen chiefly around his bedroom on the second floor, where he died. Chester’s ghost is said to be residual, a ghost that follows a routine they used to have during their time on earth. He always walks through the front door of his room, walks past the bed, and disappears into the bathroom. Chester’s ghost is also reported hanging out around the fountains in the garden.

Anne Thorne, Chester’s wife, can be seen in a second-story window overlooking the garden. She and Chester are occasionally seen at the top of the staircase, dressed as if they’re headed out to some fancy soiree. They don’t move; they appear for a moment and vanish.

The ghosts of the Thorne children are still ‘alive’ and well in the castle. Anna, the eldest daughter, is seen sitting on the porch. Their son often appears standing on the lawn in front of the ornamental fountain where he drowned.

Anna’s former bedroom is said to be one of the more haunted areas in the house. She often hid there when the Thornes had guests over. Guests to the mansion claim to have seen Anna’s apparition in the room on multiple occasions. Mysterious shadows are also reported, and those that spend the night in Anna’s room also report the sounds of a grand piano’s key tinkling in the middle of the night.

The ghost of Anna’s second husband is also seen in the room across from Anna’s bedroom. He wears a brown suit and shows up to serve the guests, offering to do their laundry. One guest found his clothes neatly folded over his shoes shortly after seeing his apparition.

Puget Sound is a gorgeous region with natural beauty, deciduous rainforests, waterfalls, and countless reports of ghosts! The gloomy skies and rain bring about the solemn spirits of the Sound’s past, and it’s evident in the Thornewood Castle.

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Here are seven North Jersey historic castles you must visit

S ure, New Jersey is progressive when it comes to development. Name us a downtown that doesn't boast a new mixed-use residential complex — or one in the works.

But did you know you can also look back on how development looked during our state's history? There are a variety of castles and mansions to visit across the Garden State, each with their own tie to our past.

Despite the age behind each of these sites — all standing for more than a century — each has been maintained and renovated over time, and are open to New Jersey residents and visitors alike (or, in the case of Lambert Castle, will be soon enough).

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Here are seven historic castles to visit in North Jersey on your next weekend outing.

Lambert Castle and Tower, Paterson

While currently closed for renovations, Lambert Castle on the Paterson-Clifton border in Passaic County is expected to reopen to the public in 2023.

The castle was first built on Garret Mountain in 1892 by Catholina Lambert — one of nineteenth century Paterson's most prominent silk textile manufacturers — and originally named "Belle Vista." After his death in 1923, the estate was passed on to his son Walter, who sold it to the City of Paterson in 1925. After briefly being used as a hospital for tuberculosis, the castle and its grounds were adopted into the Garret Mountain Reservation by the Passaic County Park Commission in 1928.

The Lambert Castle Museum consists of three explorable floors, which contain period rooms showcasing the castle's history, including many of Lambert's original possessions and other historical items from the Passaic County Historical Society collections. There are also long-term and short-term exhibition galleries throughout the museum.

Also on Garret Mountain is the 70-foot observation tower known as Lambert Tower, which was built in 1986. The tower is open to the public from May through October on Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for all visitors.

Go: 4 Valley Road, Paterson; lambertcastle.org and 8 Mountain Avenue, Woodland Park; seepassaiccounty.org/lambert-tower

Ringwood Manor, Ringwood

A National Historical Landmark, Ringwood Manor in Ringwood State Park dates back to 1807, and was home to a number of ironmasters from the colonial period through the early 20th century. Native American artifacts have also been found on the ground of Ringwood Manor, indicating an early occupation of the site.

Inside, Ringwood Manor features various collections of the estate's history, from details of family life and culture during its time to equipment showcasing the property as a figure in the early iron industry in New Jersey.

Guided tours of Ringwood Manor are held from Wednesday to Sunday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., except at noon. Admission into the manor is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for children between 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 and younger.

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, a per-car parking fee is required to enter the park, which costs $5 for New Jersey residents and $7 for out-of-state residents.

Go: 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood; ringwoodmanor.org

Skylands Manor, Ringwood

Located within the Botanical Gardens of New Jersey is Skylands Manor, designed in the 1920s by American architect John Russell Pope. The building features weathered stone, as well as sags and ripples in the slate roof, intentionally designed to appear centuries older. Inside, you can see architectural design reminiscent of the Tudor-revival style, as well as furniture that mimics the gothic interior typical of the time.

The grounds of Skylands Manor is open to the public daily, but guided tours of the inside ground floor of the mansion are available on selected Sundays.

Tour admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 65 and older, $7 for children ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6.

Go: 5 Morris Road, Ringwood; njbg.org/skylands-manor

The Hermitage, Ho-Ho-Kus

Built in the 1700s, the Hermitage has seen many owners, and was renovated in 1847 in the Gothic Revival style still seen on the property today. The museum features collections of photos from families who inhabited the mansion, including the Rosencrantz family, who owned the property from 1807 to 1970. There are also mannequins dressed with the clothing typically worn through centuries, and period furniture and toys.

Visitors can explore the grounds and gardens of the Hermitage daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guided tours of the museum typically run from Friday through Sunday at 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and younger.

The Hermitage museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a food truck festival, a craft show and a British car show.

Go: 335 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus; thehermitage.org

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown

This Federal-style, brick mansion in Morristown is the former home of the Macculloch family during the 19th century. It was originally built by George Macculloch, who carved out the Morris Canal to transport farm produce from North Jersey to markets in metropolitan New York.

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum now displays remnants of the early American lifestyle, as well antiques from the 18th and early 19th centuries from the personal collection of its current owner, W. Parsons Todd. This includes collections of political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840-1902) and historic artwork.

Visitors can visit the gardens of the property daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, and the museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. On weekdays, tours of Macculloch Hall are held by appointment only, and tours must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children ages 12 and younger, and free for children ages 5 and younger.

Go: 45 MacCulloch Avenue, Morristown; maccullochhall.org

Iviswold Castle, Rutherford

Built in 1868 by New York newspaperman and land developer Lloyd W. Tomkins as a two-story home, Iviswold Castle was bought by David Brinkerhoff Ivison in 1887 and turned into a three-story mansion, equipped with 25 rooms, including a music room and carriage porch.

Switching ownership several times throughout the years, it was purchased in the 1970s by Fairleigh Dickinson University and a college campus was built around it. Once Fairleigh Dickinson outgrew stopped operating on this campus in 1994, it was sold to what is now Felician University in 1997.

Iviswold Castle is now used to house many of the school's administrative officers. The property has been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, and the University welcomes visitors to take in its exterior design — a red-tinted Ludowici clay tile roof and brick siding — and the remnants of its Victorian interior.

Operating hours of offices within the Castle are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking is available to visitors in the Montross Avenue parking lot.

Go: 1 Felician Way, Rutherford; atlasobscura.com/iviswold-castle

Kips Castle, Verona

Kips Castle is a 9,000-foot, medieval-style mansion sitting on eleven acres of land between Verona and Montclair.

First built in 1905 by Frederic Kip, the building consists of 30 rooms, vaulted ceilings and grand fireplaces, and features a two-story, 6,000 square foot carriage house on the property.

A private residence from then until 1980, the estate was purchased by a controversial cult group, which transformed the property into a compound. It was purchased away in 1985, and was sold to the Essex County Parks System in 2006.

Admission to the castle and its grounds are free. The lower level of the castle will be open in December 2023 for self-guided tours, and the property's grounds can be rented for weddings, photography sessions and approved private events.

Go: 22 Crestmont Road, Verona; essexcountyparks.org/kips-castle-park

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• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Park of Culture and Leisure