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Gillette Castle State Park

Gillette Castle State Park

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historical and family attraction

by pomona , Feb 22 '01
Pros: trails, views, castle tour
Cons: seasonal
Gillette Castle is one of East Haddam’s historical sites. Living in East Haddam, this is one of the places that our family frequented when I was younger. I enjoyed walking the trails, touring the castle, and having picnics. It is open Memorial Day ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Gillette Castle - Best Historical Day Trip

by pboy Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Oct 11 '99
Pros: Low cost day trip with great trails, views, and a little history
Cons: Currently under renovation - call ahead to see what is open
Once of the best historical day trips available in Connecticut is a vist to Gillete Castle. Its interesting, there are plenty of things to do (plenty of trails, castle tours, scenic views of the Connecticut River), and its cheap (the park is free, the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
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Unique home of a fascinating man

by theatregoddyss , Jul 22 '02
Pros: Lovely setting, incredible ingenuity
Cons: Quality of tour docents varies
This medievally-inspired "castle" on the river bluff above the Connecticut River is once again open after a long closure for badly-needed restorations. There is still some work ongoing on the residence itself, and a new visitor's center is far from...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Gillette Castle

by ctjan , May 06 '00
Pros: beautiful views
Cons: steep climb to castle
Gillette Castle State Park is located in East Haddam, CT off Route 82.
It has hiking, fishing, boat launching and boat camping and the most
spectacular views you'll see anywhere in the state. You can tour the
"castle" which...
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