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Franklin Castle Ohio: History, Mystery & Death Fill This Cleveland Haunted House

Updated on January 25, 2022

Franklin Castle, an ominous Victorian-style manor in Cleveland, Ohio, is rich with history, tragedy, and some believe a never-ending supply of spirts (the ghostly kind, not the liquid kind). Legends surrounding the castle tell stories of a dark, sinister past filled with sex, scandal, murder, and even espionage, all of which allegedly contribute to the spooky happenings that continue to plague the home even in the present day. Regardless of what’s fact or fiction, one thing is for sure – Franklin Castle got its title as “the most haunted house in Ohio” for a reason. Here is an in-depth look at the history of Franklin Castle Ohio, the mysterious deaths that took place there, and the legends about the property that are both fascinating, and terrifying.

Where Is Franklin Castle in Ohio?

Franklin Castle is located at 4308 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Franklin Castle Cleveland

Named after the road for which it was built on (Franklin Boulevard), Franklin Castle, also sometimes referred to as Tiedemann House, was built in 1864 by the architectural firm Cudell Richardson for a wealthy German immigrant by the name of Hannes Tiedemann. Hannes had the 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home built for his family; Tiedemann’s wife Louise, their 3 children, and his mother.  

Around the late 1800s to early 1900s, extensive structural changes were made to the home by Tiedmann, including the addition of a ballroom, windowed turrets, and gargoyles on the home’s exterior. By the time Tiedmann’s additions had been completed, the four-story castle featured 6,356 square feet of space and over 20 rooms.   

Interior images are few and far between, but below is a shot from inside the home in the mid-1970s. WKYC Studios also got some exclusive images from inside – those can be seen here .

Franklin Castle Floor Plan

It’s important to remember that Franklin Castle has undergone extensive renovations since originally being built in the 1800s. Despite thorough research, it seems that there are no up-to-date floor plans publicly available for the castle as it is today. So, instead of showing you what the layout is like now, we’re giving you the floor plan as it was prior to the updated construction. 

The Main Level : Making your way through the formal entrance to the house, you are greeted by the entrance hall. Immediately to the left sits the stairs that lead to the upper levels of the home, and past this is the entrance to the ballroom as well as the pantry. On the immediate right of the entrance hall is the door to the parlor, next to this is the music room, and then finally the dining room on the far right of the hall, which leads into the breakfast room, kitchen, head servant’s room, and the stairs that lead to the lower level. Off the kitchen is a storage room as well.

The Second Floor : Going up the stairs from the entrance hall to the second level, you will find a bedroom to the right (with a private balcony), and across from that sits the master bedroom on the tower section of the house that overlooks the street. Attached to the master is a bathroom, which is shared with one of the other bedrooms. More bedrooms of varying sizes line the right side of the hall and two additional bedrooms can be found at the end. On the left of the hall sits the entrance to the bandstand above the ballroom, beyond that is another bathroom, and beyond this is the stairs that take you to the third floor.

The Third Floor : Taking the stairs to the third floor, you will immediately be standing in what was once the library. To the direct left of the stairs is the bathroom, and on the opposite side of the library are three more bedrooms and another shared bathroom.

The Basement : In the basement, accessed by the stairs near the head servant’s room on the main floor, there is a senior servant’s room (with a private bathroom), and a servant’s secondary kitchen on the left. Directly across from the stairs is the servant’s dining room, and along the same wall are four separate servant’s quarters. Directly to the right of the stairs are two bathrooms positioned side-by-side, and deeper into the basement is the servant’s common room. To the right of the common room is a large storage area and off the storage is the laundry room, a workshop, and a utility room.

Franklin Castle Story

As previously mentioned, Hannes Tiedemann built and resided at Franklin Castle with his wife, their three children, and his mother after the castle’s construction 1864 by a well-respected architectural firm of the time. The home would see its first death in 1891, when the Tiedemann’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Emma Tiedemann, died due to complications from diabetes. A few weeks after Emma’s death, Hanne’s mother, Wiebeka, would also pass away in the home. Three additional Tiedemann children also died at the manor. Finally, Hanne’s wife, Louise Tiedemann, would succumb to liver disease and pass away at the residence on March 24, 1895. Franklin Castle was sold a year after Louise’s death to the Mullhauser family, and Hannes Tiedemann would pass away himself, of a stroke, in 1908.

Franklin Castle Murder Rumors

On the surface, these deaths seemed nothing more than a series of tragic events that struck the unfortunate residents of this haunted castle in Ohio at the time; until speculation began to arise that perhaps the deaths that occurred were not of natural causes, but something more sinister. Despite Emma’s death being attributed to diabetes, there are rumors that this was a cover-up for her actual cause of death; hanging – from the rafters of the attic.

Additionally, the cause of death for the three other Tiedemann children was never identified, nor was the death of Hanne’s mother. It is also believed that other children were born and died in the home, but Hannes kept their fates a secret, only adding to the growing theory that Hannes himself was actually murdering members of his family. It was even rumored that Hannes may have been behind the death of his wife since he married a younger woman only a year after her passing. He was also accused of murdering his niece (believed to have been hung in one of the secret tunnels under the home), the strangulation of a mistress, and the murder of a young servant with whom he had been carrying on an affair with. As far as legends go, it’s said that Hannes actually murdered the servant girl on her wedding day.   

Franklin Castle Tours

Though this haunted Ohio home is privately owned and not open to the public, there are occasional tours held by Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours that pass Franklin Castle during their guided bus tours of famous haunted locations in Cleveland.

Franklin Castle Ghost

The Franklin haunted house Cleveland Ohio is believed to have quite a few spirits wandering within its walls, including some of the Tiedemann family members that once lived and eventually died on the property. Former residents of Franklin Castle, as well as visitors of the manor, have reported everything from ghostly footsteps, disembodied screams throughout the halls, the sound of a baby crying, and full-bodied apparitions – one of which being a woman wearing a black gown that has a pension for staring out the tower window (anybody reminded of “ The Woman in Black ” movie right now? Yeah, creepsville here we come!). 

Cleveland Ghost Tours

Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours hold both walking tours as well as guided bus tours that feature some of the most haunted hotspots in the city of Cleveland Ohio.

Tickets range between $54 to $60 each, but tour routes and times vary so it’s important you check their site for further details. If you’re interested in the deranged parts of Cleveland, you won’t be disappointed.

Franklin Castle After the Tiedemann Family

The Mullhauser family, who bought the home from Hannes Tiedemann, would remain the owners of Franklin Castle for around two and a half decades before finally selling the manor to the German Socialist Party, who was thought to have used the residence as a German culture center between 1921-1968; however, the actual function of the home was never quite fully known, leaving some to suspect it may have been a secret meeting place for German spies and that assassinations took place at the home during this time. It’s also rumored that a doctor, who is believed to have rented a room within the castle, was conducting unusual experiments with human specimens inside the residence.

There was also allegedly an old still discovered in one of the castle’s secret rooms, making some theorize that the place was once used as a speakeasy during Prohibition and that one of the tunnels underground was used to move alcohol out of the home.

By 1968, the Romano family took possession of the property and almost immediately report experiencing strange activity with such severity that they even attempted to have the home exorcised, but the catholic priest that visited the home reportedly became deeply troubled by the paranormal occurrences that he witnessed and refused to do the exorcism – instead advising the family to move since he believed there to be an evil presence in the castle. The Romano family would later sell the home to a man by the name of Sam Muscatello in 1974. Muscatello began holding ghost tours at the residence, with future plans of turning the building into a church. In 1975, he claimed to have found human bones in one of the home’s closets; but the bones were never confirmed to be real and many felt this was a publicity stunt by Muscatello to attract more visitors.

Finally, Michael DeVinko, an entrepreneur and the 5 th and final husband of actress Judy Garland, purchased the property and went on to spend the next decade making massive renovations to the castle, spending around $1 million to fix the place up. DeVinko used the manor for parties until eventually selling it in 1994.

Who owns Franklin Castle now?

In the present day, the castle-like residence stands as a historical landmark and the Cleveland headquarters for Oh Dear! Productions, a foreign limited liability company that purchased the property for $260,000 in 2011.

Most Haunted Places in Ohio

Though Franklin castle is considered one of the most haunted locations in the state of Ohio, there are many other places there that come in at a close second in The Buckeye State – here are some noteworthy locations in Ohio that are believed to house some ghostly residents of past.

Sedamsville Rectory

Once a property owned by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, the Sedamsville rectory, located in Sedamsville Ohio, is believed to be haunted by an evil, and some speculate demonic, spirit. The building was even featured on the Travel Channel series Ghost Adventures because of its notorious hauntings. Visitors of the rectory have reported hearing disembodied voices, feeling cold spots, and seeing doors close and open on their own as well as witnessing the apparition of a young boy wearing a noose around his neck. As if this wasn’t scary enough, people have also been shoved and scratched by an unknown force on the premises.

Ohio State Reformatory

Located in Mansfield, Ohio, the Ohio State Reformatory was opened originally as a prison around 1890 and remained opened until the facility was forced to close its doors in 1972. In the span that it was active, however, Ohio State Reformatory was the site of numerous deaths due to disease caused by severe overcrowding, suicides by hanging, and murders. Tours of the old penitentiary are available for a price – but visitors beware! The spirits that still remain inside the walls of this former prison are far from welcoming; in fact, people that have visited the reformatory have reported being shoved, struck, and hearing cell doors slam.

If you want to get an inside look at the prison without the risk of running into one of its former residents, you can always watch The Shawshank Redemption (1994), which was primarily filmed on-site at the building.

Now known as The Ridges, this Ohio University was formally the site of the Athens Lunatic Asylum and once partially acted as a tuberculosis ward. The facility once housed Civil War vets, children, seniors, and the homeless. The asylum provided “treatments” to its patients that often involved the use of psychotropic drugs and lobotomies. Anything from masturbation, to “menstrual derangement”, to even mild alcoholism could earn you a stay at Athens Lunatic Asylum in those days, and many who found themselves residents of the asylum were often never the same due to the neglect and cruel & unusual treatment they were subjected to there. Some even died at the facility and were buried in one of three graveyards on the property if they were unclaimed by family after death.

To make matters worse, and even more tragic, the headstones for these poor souls were not even properly marked with the deceased’s name but instead labeled with a number. Disembodied screams, voices, and apparitions have all been witnessed at The Ridge in the present day, and many believe these could be from the patients that never left Athens Asylum, even in death.   

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• Tiedemann House

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The High Victorian Eclectic style stone house located on the north side of Franklin Boulevard across from West 44th Street is still known to many Clevelanders as "Franklin Castle." The home has been a witness to much of the history of Cleveland's west side in the 125 years of its existence.

Tiedemann House was built in the period 1881-1883 by Hannes Tiedemann, a German immigrant who became prosperous first as a wholesale grocer and then later as a banker. The house was designed by the famed Cleveland architectural firm of Cudell and Richardson. When Tiedemann built the house in the late nineteenth century, Franklin Boulevard was one of the most upscale residential avenues in Cleveland, perhaps second only to famed Euclid Avenue's Millionaires' Row.

Hannes Tiedemann built his grand house on Franklin Boulevard, not only to provide a more upscale residence for his family, but also to provide a temporary place for friends, family and others emigrating from Germany to stay when they first arrived in Cleveland. The house replaced an earlier house on the property which was razed during the construction of the new house. Hannes, his wife Louise and their two surviving children, August and Dora, moved into the new house in 1883. There, the two children grew to adulthood. Both children later married and provided Hannes and Louise with a total of six grandchildren--all boys.

Hannes Tiedemann sold Franklin Castle in 1896--just one year after his wife Louise died. In the century that followed, the house saw many new owners and several new uses. For forty-seven of those years--from 1921 to 1968, the house was known as Eintracht Hall. During these years, it was the home of the German-American League for Culture, an ethnic cultural organization that, in its early years, was involved in political causes, and, in later years, functioned as a German singing club.

Around the time that the German club sold the house in 1968, rumors began to circulate around the west side of Cleveland that the house was haunted by the nineteenth century ghosts of Mrs. Tiedemann and her daughter Emma, who died before the house was even built. In the mid-1970s, one owner of the house capitalized on these rumors and offered tours of "haunted" Franklin Castle to the public.

In 1985, Michael DeVinko purchased the Tiedemann House and spent a large sum of money restoring it. DeVinko, whose stage name was Mickey Deans and who was the last husband of legendary singer and actress Judy Garland, lived in the house for over a decade. Shortly after he sold the house in 1999, the house was torched by an arsonist, causing substantial damage to it. A new owner spent a large sum of money in repairs, but, as a result of the two economic recessions in the first decade of the twenty-first century, was unable to complete restoration of the house. In 2011, the house was purchased by a European couple, who have made substantial progress in restoring it.

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Franklin Castle: The Most Haunted Home in Ohio

Franklin Castle, a Victorian home on Franklin Avenue in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, has gained widespread notoriety as “the most haunted home in Ohio.” Learn about Franklin Castle’s eerie, tragic origins and the ghosts claimed to inhabit it.

On the west side of Cleveland in the neighborhood of Ohio City, Franklin Castle’s turrets, shadowy red-lined windows, creepy gargoyles , stone walls, and ominous six-foot iron gate make it stand out among its neighbors. The third floor was once a grand ballroom. Built in the 1880s by Hannes Tiedemann, a German immigrant, grocer, and investment banker with a troubled history, Franklin Castle is haunted by rumors, lingering tragedy, and, many claim, menacing ghosts.

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Hannes Tiedemann was beset by rumors since he first built Franklin Castle . After founding the Euclid Avenue Savings and Trust, he used his fortune to hire a prestigious architectural firm to design his residence. Tiedemann moved in with his mother, wife, and three children, who were quickly hounded by tragedy. His mother, Wiebeka, died in 1891, followed shortly thereafter by his young daughter Emma. Though Emma apparently died of diabetes, rumors swirled that Tiedemann was responsible, aided by his own reputation as cold and something of a brute.

After Tiedemann’s wife’s death from liver disease in 1895, he quickly remarried, spurring rumors that he had murdered her in a rage. He was also accused of hanging his own (allegedly) mentally ill niece in the house and of killing his mistress, a servant girl named Rachel, his other children, and his illegitimate daughter.

After Tiedemann sold the house and later died himself of a stroke, Franklin Castle was sold to the German Socialist Party. Speculation abounded that the house was chosen for its many secret passageways, where Nazis used it for medical experimentation and spy activities. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf5GwzpHTmJ/?hl=en&tagged=franklincastle

Franklin Castle was subsequently sold to countless new families; struck by an arsonist once, it was resold quickly by every family or individual who moved in. They claimed to see a little girl haunting the third floor, a woman in black on the top floor, and a ghostly figure in white on the stairway. Rumors of power outages and strange noises surged.

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Human bones believed to be baby skeletons (medical specimens used by a doctor who once lived there, replicas planted by an owner looking to sell the house as a ghost tour stop, or worse?) were found hidden in a corner of the house in the 1970s, and crying is said to be heard in every hallway.

Franklin Castle is one of Cleveland’s most popular attractions, inspiring features on local news stations and in documentaries, assessments by paranormal experts and ghost hunters, multiple books, and even a seasonal spiced ale by Cleveland-based Market Garden Brewery. The home is privately owned and not open to the public, though it remains a frequent spot for photo ops on walking ghost tours of Cleveland.

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Franklin Castle, Cleveland’s ‘most haunted house’ opens for overnight stays

by: Jordan Unger

Posted: Jan 1, 2023 / 10:29 AM EST

Updated: Jan 1, 2023 / 10:34 AM EST

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Ohio City’s historic Franklin Castle, thought to be one of the most haunted houses in Ohio, is opening its doors to brave visitors to spend the night.

On Christmas Eve, the Franklin Castle Facebook page announced that guests can start booking overnight stays at the historic home.

Franklin Castle, a historic landmark on Franklin Boulevard, is also known as the Tiedemann house. The Tiedemanns were the home’s first owners.

According to their website, guests can book the following one-night stays on most Fridays or Saturdays: Emma’s Rooms, Johanne’s Rooms, Louise’s Dwelling and The Kastle.

Prices range from $175 per person to $245 per person.

You can book a stay at Franklin Castle right here .

As FOX 8 reported back in 2020 , rumors about the home began after multiple deaths in the Tiedemann family. The house was built in 1883 by Hannes Tiedemann after he tore down another home on the property where several of his kids died. Tiedemann’s first wife passed away inside Franklin Castle in the 1890s.

In recent decades, the home has been the center of rumors of mysterious hauntings. A partial skeleton was even found inside the walls in the 1970s.

The house also appeared on a 2020 episode of “Ghost Adventures” after their investigation there.

In recent years, the building has been undergoing historic renovations by its current owner.

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Franklin Castle

Franklin Castle was built in the mid 1800s by Hans Tiedemann, a wealthy German immigrant. Since then, it has been a clubhouse for a German singing society, headquarters for a German Socialist organization, a doctor’s office, apartments, and a hideout for bootleggers. Many ghost stories surround the place, and here are just a few: Legend has it that a pile of baby skeletons was once found in the house, blamed on the doctor, and witnesses say ghostly baby cries can be heard here. Another tale says ghosts have political discussions here, stemming from a mass murder when some Nazis were machine-gunned in a dispute here. Yet another story tells of an axe murder in the front tower room, and the apparition of the victim has been seen in the window. And a ghostly woman in black called Karen is said to be Tiedemann’s illegitimate daughter, whom he hanged in a secret passageway near the ballroom.

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I have always had a strange obsession with this house. I never quite knew what it was, maybe it started when my mother drove me past it when I was 9 and saw an old woman in black peering out of the second story torrent window as we drove by. As a teenager, my curiosity grew and I became more interested than ever to attempt to tour this house. When I was 27, my dreams became reality. I was given access to tour Franklin Castle in 2012. I happened to be running an EVP session outside the home. I had caught an amazing EVP of a German sounding man, whom I believe to be Hannes Tiedemann. The EVP has a clear voice telling me to “Get out of his yard already.” I happened to be on the public sidewalk by the gate. Then to my surprise a nice man walked up to the gate from the carriage house and we started talking. He was telling me about the owner prior to his niece, and that he really didn’t believe in the ghost stories surrounding Franklin Castle. I told him I could guarantee that I would make him believe. I played him the EVP, and he was shocked. He asked me to come back the next day, and I absolutely did. I did some recording sessions, which were fantastic. I have great pictures from inside, featuring many orbs, and blurred figures. I was even pulled back in the house, by the back of my shirt, as I was leaving by an unknown force. I also know that the Tiedemann family plot is at Riverside Cemetery. One day, I decided to find it….I drove in and drove around the cemeterey for 20 mins not knowing where the plot was, I was ready to leave. I went to answer my phone, so I had pulled over, and parked. When I looked out of my passenger window, I was parked in front of the Tiedemann Plot. This house, that family….I don’t know what it is, but if I could ever go back in Franklin Castle, I would.

Heather Reith if u go back there plz let me know..i belong to C.O.P.S. Cleveland Ohio Paranormal Society..ive been trying to find out who the owner is..i keep getting the run [email protected] or even call 216 313 5482..Bob

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Franklin Castle, one of Ohio’s ‘most haunted houses,’ is looking for brave visitors to stay the night

• Updated: Dec. 28, 2022, 12:23 p.m. |
• Published: Dec. 28, 2022, 12:06 p.m.

Franklin Castle is opening its doors to the public and is looking for brave visitors willing to stay the night at one of the most haunted houses in Ohio. Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer

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CLEVELAND, Ohio-- Franklin Castle , once rated ‘the most haunted house’ in Ohio, will open its doors to welcome any courageous visitors interested in spending the night at the Ohio City landmark.

Franklin Castle’s official Facebook page announced on Christmas Eve that guests could begin booking reservations for an overnight stay at the spooky house.

“Friends of Franklin Castle, rejoice!; for on this Christmas night onward, the kastle is awaiting you to STAY THE NIGHT! Yes, from here on, and FOREVER. Merry Christmas!” the caption read.

Rumors about the eerie castle began to surface after multiple deaths occurred in the Tiedemann family while living in the massive four-story stone mansion on Franklin Boulevard. The home was built in 1883 by Hannes Tiedemann, a banker and the co-founder of Union Banking & Savings Co. in Cleveland. Tiedemann allegedly tore down another house on the property, where four of his children had died.

Tiedemann’s first wife, Luisa, died inside Franklin Castle in the 1890s. The American businessman would eventually bury three more of his children and his mother.

Since then, the location has been the site of mysterious hauntings, and the property has passed through the hands of multiple owners. Tunnels and hidden passages allegedly made the Franklin Castle a Prohibition-era favorite — and a meeting place for local members of the Nazi Party. It was even said there was a massacre at a party meeting in the ‘30s, though no records have been found to support that claim.

During the 1970s, a partial skeleton (of what is assumed to be a child) was found in the mansion.

Subsequent owners have tried to revive the castle, but failed, including Judy Garland’s fifth husband, Michael DeVinko, better known as Mickey Deans. The house was vacant for years and suffered fire damage. It was bought in 2011 by Oh Dear! Productions LLC and has been renovated completely. In 2018, Norton Records of Brooklyn, New York, announced the company would relocate to Cleveland and use a portion of Franklin Castle as its office. (The record label’s website lists the mansion as its address.)

According to the Franklin Castle website, guests can book the following one-night stays on most Fridays or Saturdays: Emma’s Rooms, Johanne’s Rooms, Louise’s Dwelling, and The Kastle, which includes three floors of the building and can accommodate up to 12 guests.

The rooms are styled with period furnishings, and prices range from $175 per person to $245 per person.

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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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The Best Tours of Buckingham Palace

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On a visit to London , some of the top attractions are linked to the royal family. But nothing is quite as iconic as a visit to the one of the three official residences of the monarchy – Buckingham Palace . While it's only open to the public on select dates, you can relish in its beauty from the regal gates, snap a selfie and catch a Changing the Guard ceremony.

How to Tour Buckingham Palace

For about 10 weeks every summer (select dates from July 11 to Sept. 29, 2024), Buckingham Palace opens its elaborate gates, welcoming visitors to explore its lavish State Rooms, grounds and Royal Collection artworks. The Royal Mews is also open to visitors from March to October, showcasing the Royal Family's real working stables and ornate, historic carriages – including the Gold State Coach used for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Coronation in 2022.

If you aren't here at the right time, fear not; this extravagant, 18th-century royal residence is just as impressive from the outside, making it worth a visit any time of year. Check online for a current schedule of the Changing the Guard ceremony – when the red-and-black-clad Royal Guard marches toward the palace, accompanied by striking military music – and see a tradition that's been running for more than 300 years. Combine it with explorations in the surrounding area of Westminster to see London at its most quintessential.

You can explore all of this independently, of course – but if you're looking to dig a little deeper, hear about the king's coronation and uncover local secrets, consider a guided London tour . Insider experts can point out the best photo spots, take you to the must-see sights and show you the ins and outs of the area, while sharing knowledge of the country's royal history along the way.

There are tons of options out there, so where do you start? Based on local knowledge and traveler review sites, here are some of the most highly rated tours.

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Price: From $13 Duration: 2 to 3 hours Standout perk: Witness the pomp of the iconic Changing the Guard ceremony.

Watch the Royal Guard march toward Buckingham Palace as you witness this historic, quintessentially British spectacle on a tour of Westminster's highlights. Accompanied by a military band, you'll see the Old Guard (soldiers on duty) switch to the New Guard as they arrive at the palace from Wellington Barracks. Your guide will explain which regiment is which, before taking you on a guided walking tour past other world-famous, attractions, including Big Ben, Clarence House, the Houses of Parliament , St James's Palace and Westminster Abbey .

Recent travelers gave high ratings to the tour, saying guides were able to take them to the best photo spots for the ceremony while offering a wealth of historical and entertaining insight.

Tours leave at 10 a.m. and depart from the Victoria Palace Theatre. The outings end at Parliament Square.

Local tip: Look at the Horse Guards Clock on the Horse Guards Parade – the official entrance to Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace – to see a dark stain above the 2 (II, in Roman numerals). It marks the time King Charles I was executed outside the Palace of Whitehall in 1649, after being charged with treason.

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

Price: From $161 Duration: 8.5 hours Standout perk: Get a rare chance to explore the State Rooms with Buckingham Palace tickets, and tick off two of the United Kingdom's grandest royal residences in one day.

This twin-castle tour offers the opportunity to enter Buckingham Palace and see its State Rooms, Royal Collection artwork and other treasures, with commentary from an audio guide. After you've toured the palace, you'll travel by coach about 25 miles west of London to Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and the family home of the monarchy for more than 900 years. Explore the castle's lavish State Apartments and grounds, and visit St George's Chapel – the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II alongside many other monarchs, and the spot where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.

Recent travelers said the tour was a great opportunity to see inside both palaces. Several commented on the extensive art collection at Buckingham Palace, and many enjoyed hearing insights from the guides, although some complained about long lines.

The tour takes place from July through September on select Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and leaves from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m.

Local tip: Windsor Castle has its own Changing the Guard ceremony, as well as its own extensive art collection. The ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. on select days of the week.

Best of London Tour Including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

Price: From $144; with optional London Eye or Harrods cream tea for an additional fee Duration: 9 hours Standout perk: You'll see many of London's key attractions in one day, and enjoy a river cruise thrown in for good measure.

If you want to combine a visit to see Buckingham Palace's Changing the Guard ceremony with stops at several other London spots, this is a great choice. The full-day trip begins at the UNESCO listed Tower of London where you'll have the chance to see the crown jewels.

From here, you'll visit Buckingham Palace to witness the famous pomp and pageantry of the ceremony and get the chance to admire the palace's impressive architecture from the outside. The day includes a tour of the elaborate St. Paul's Cathedral (not available on Sundays), before embarking on a boat tour of the Thames, passing key attractions including Tower Bridge and Shakespeare's Globe. The day also includes a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton married in 2011, and a brief walking tour of Parliament Square. Travelers can choose to add a ride on the famous London Eye observation wheel (or opt for a quintessentially British cream tea at Harrods instead).

Recent travelers loved the tour and praised the guides as highly knowledgeable and entertaining. Many were impressed with how much they saw in a day and said it gave them a great introduction to London (although it's worth noting a few felt there was quite a bit of walking involved).

Tours leave from Victoria Coach Station at 7:45 a.m. and finish at the London Eye.

Local tip: If you fancy delving deeper into the Tower of London in your own time, book a ticket to see the Ceremony of the Keys. Dating back seven centuries, this nightly ceremony is when the castle gets locked up for the night, with a special exchange between the sentry and Yeoman Warder taking place at 9:30 p.m. between the atmospheric battlements – both eerie and magical.

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London: Explore the Parks and Palaces on a Morning Bike Tour

Price: From $37 Duration: 3.5 hours Standout perk: Get active on two wheels, and combine a Buckingham Palace stop with a visit to Kensington Palace and other royal sights.

This half-day guided cycling tour is a great option to get active on your London trip. You'll start at Kensington Gardens – the home of Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived with the now King Charles, and Queen Victoria's birthplace. From here, pedal to the Royal Albert Hall to check out this elaborate concert hall, opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. Afterward, cycle through Hyde Park and on to Green Park to reach Buckingham Palace, where your guide will regale you with little-known stories about the palace. Continue on to Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as you take in some of the capital's key highlights, before returning to the Royal Parks.

Recent travelers raved about the tour and were impressed by the guides' knowledge. Many enjoyed the small group size and said the cycling was a good, leisurely pace, with plenty to see along the way, and iced tea and snacks included as a bonus.

The tour leaves from outside the main entrance at Hilton London Hyde Park. The recommended minimum age is 9 – you can pre-book junior bikes and child seats. While the bicycle and helmet for use during the tour are included, attraction entry fees are additional.

Local tip: If you've got time after the tour, it's well worth exploring Kensington Palace a bit more. Admire the elaborate, Georgian-era King's Staircase and the King's State Gallery with its fine art collection, see the Queen's State Apartments where Mary II would come to relax or welcome guests, and visit the Sunken Garden, once a favorite spot of Princess Diana's. After, enjoy afternoon tea or lunch at the Kensington Palace Pavilion amid the gardens.

The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

Price: From $482 Duration: 4 hours Standout perk: You'll see many of London's must-see attractions, and as it's a private tour, you can tailor the trip to your liking.

If you're after a private tour, this half-day trip in a classic London black cab is just the ticket.

You can choose to align your visit to Buckingham Palace with a Changing the Guard ceremony, and you'll get expert commentary from your personal taxi driver, who's also a registered tour guide. Alongside the palace, you'll pass must-see points including the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, St James's Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market and Covent Garden , with options to stop along the way.

Recent travelers loved the tour and said guides were able to tailor the trip, stopping at spots both on and off the tourist trail and offering plenty of historical insight.

Your driver-guide can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel; or a central London location.

Local tip: Make a stop at Borough Market to try some of the best food in the city, with more than 100 stalls offering everything from Persian to Italian, alongside plenty of fresh produce.

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