Ringwood, NJ

united states

Ringwood sits in New Jersey's Ramapo Mountains, about 40 miles northwest of Manhattan. Take I-287 north from the Garden State Parkway or I-80 to reach this borough of nearly 12,000. Route 17 provides another main connection to the broader North Jersey area, while County Route 511 winds through town center. The mountainous setting and nearby lakes make it a popular base for exploring Ramapo Mountain State Forest. The town's crown jewel is the 51-room Ringwood Manor, a Victorian mansion once owned by iron magnate Peter Cooper.