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New Jersey is home to several stunning castles but one offers visitors the opportunity to spend the night. An astounding architectural feat surrounded by natural beauty, a stay here is absolutely unforgettable. Perhaps best of all, it’s actually affordable.

This is The Castle at Skylands Manor, a 54-room estate built in the 1920s.
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Designed to look centuries old, many of its windows include stained glass panels dating back to the 1500s.
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An absolutely exquisite structure, it is open for tours a single Sunday each month. The next tour is on March 5th.
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The grounds are equally impressive; it lies in the heart of Ringwood State Park.
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The 5000-acre park offers swimming, hiking and a second estate, Ringwood Manor, which serves as a museum.
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The castle's grounds also include the lovely New Jersey Botanical Garden.
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With all there is to do here, you'll want to spend an entire day exploring. For an absolutely extraordinary experience, you can even spend the night.
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In addition to being a popular wedding venue, the castle operates as a bed & breakfast.
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The B&B is run by the Frungillo Brothers, talented caterers who've worked with celebrities like Alec Baldwin and James Gandolfini. They've also had their own reality show.
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Breakfast is included with your stay and you can be sure it's phenomenal. Other amenities include WiFi, 24-hour room service and a business center.
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Private rooms with shared baths start at just $99 per night, though rates do go up for suites.
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Suites include private baths and living rooms or studies. Pictured is (a portion of) the Queen Antoinette Suite.
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Making this spot even more magical, you may enjoy a view like this from your room.
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Live like a king or queen for the night at 5 Morris Road, Ringwood.
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And so, my dear readers, I have an announcement to make. I myself will be getting married here. To who? Who knows, but a girl can dream. For now, I’ll settle for spending the night at this enchanting estate. For more New Jersey castles, click here.

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