Gillette Castle State Park: Opastetut kierrokset ja aktiviteetit

Snap some shots outside, your the beautiful gardens and water views, and then take a tour of the rustic/cabin style interior.

#stunningstructures this little gem on the Connecticut river was a surprise find!

One New Years Eve, my sister and I made the decision to drive up to Maine, as far east as we could get to be among the first to see the sun rise New Year's Day in America. On our way back from this pretty epic adventure (it was a long drive considering both of us had worked until about 10 pm New Years Eve!), we passed by a sign for Gilette Castle in Connecticut. On a whim we decided to stop by- because adventure was what this trip was all about! Well, we found it which was no easy feat. We took all back roads which were not lit and it was pretty dark by the time we made it there. The castle tours were closed for the season but we did get the opportunity to walk around the absolutely beautiful park that the castle sat on. We were blown away- this place was incredible! We vowed to make the trip again during the summer when it was warm and hopefully still daylight!

And that is what this picture is from. It took several years but we did make it back! It was June, so all of the trees are in full bloom and it made a stroll through the park just perfect. We got to check out the outside of the castle in depth (unfortunately we were too late in the day for an inside tour, but peeking through the windows let me see how fancy-pants it was in there).

Here is what I learned: This castle was built in 1919 (well, that's when it was finished anyway) for the famous produced/actor William Gilette, who was best known as the original Sherlock Holmes! He designed what he wanted and this was the home he retired to! I couldn't picture a more fitting place.

If you happen to be in the area, check out this tucked away spot in Connecticut. The drive alone is exquisitely beautiful and worth it!

Gillette Castle State Park Home to famous Actor William Gillette. A door inside the interior of the Castle ! And interesting find I. Connecticut

Koe Gillette Castle State Park

Activities

Suunnittele matka ja näe Gillette Castle State Park

Hinnat löydetty viimeisten 48 tunnin aikana. Napsauta nähdäksesi päivitetyt hinnat.

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Manhattan

1 457 €

per henkilö

17.4.–24.4.

löydetty 1 päivä sitten

Sisältää suorat menopaluulennot

Helsinki (HEL) –> New York (JFK)

9,2/10 Wonderful! (3 348 arvostelua)

Hotelli oli loistava ja hyvä sijainti. Henkilökunta palvelualtis. Hyvä aamiainen. Miinusta ruuhkaisista hisseistä.

Arvosteltu 17.6.2024

The Iroquois New York

Manhattan

1 534 €

per henkilö

17.4.–24.4.

löydetty 1 päivä sitten

Sisältää suorat menopaluulennot

Helsinki (HEL) –> New York (JFK)

9,4/10 Exceptional! (1 609 arvostelua)

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Manhattan

3 287 €

per henkilö

17.4.–24.4.

löydetty juuri nyt

Sisältää suorat menopaluulennot

Helsinki (HEL) –> New York (JFK)

9,2/10 Wonderful! (508 arvostelua)

Suositut vierailukohteet

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail

Kun matkustat kohteeseen Deep River Center, sinun kannattaa varata aikaa vieraillaksesi kohteessa Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail.

Goodspeedin oopperatalo

Kun vierailet kohteessa East Haddam, voit mennä katsomaan esitystä kohteeseen Goodspeedin oopperatalo. Vaella alueen jokirannalla ja rannoilla.

Essex Library

Kun olet vieraillut kohteessa Essex Library, sinun kannattaa järjestää aikaa myös muille nähtävyyksille ja aktiviteeteille kohteessa Essex Village. Kävele alueen kauniilla rannoilla.

Essex Steam Train (museojunarata)

Kun vierailet kohteessa Essex Village, voit viettää aikaa kiertelemällä näyttelyitä kohteessa Essex Steam Train (museojunarata). Kävele alueen kauniilla rannoilla.

Chester Creek Marina

Tutustu kohteessa Chester sijaitsevaan satamaan Chester Creek Marina. Kävele alueen kauniilla rannoilla.

East Haddam Historical Society and Museum

Kun matkustat kohteeseen East Haddam, voit viettää iltapäivän katselemalla näyttelyitä kohteessa East Haddam Historical Society and Museum. Vaella alueen rannoilla ja venesatamassa.