Verona, New Jersey: Kip's Castle
Pseudo-replica of a Norman castle that once was the mansion of a rich industrialist. Now a free public park. Visitors can explore the ground floor.
- Address:
- 22 Crestmont Rd, Verona, NJ
- Directions:
- From NJ-23/Pompton Ave., just north of its intersection with NJ-506/Bloomfield Ave., turn east onto Westover Rd. Make the second left onto Crestmont Rd. You'll soon see the Castle entrance on the right.
- Hours:
- May-Oct Tu-F 12-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 973-433-7469
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Built in 1902 as the family home of industrialist Frederic E. Kip. Bought in 2007 by Essex County and is now a public park with a good view of the New York City skyline. The home -- a 9,000-square-foot Norman castle replica -- is really a lovely stone mansion with lush green property.
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Stretching our definition of "castle," but it is free. June 2019: Photo added.