Gillette Castle State Park

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William Gillette (famous for his stage portrayal of SHerlock Holmes) built this unique masterpiece. Lovely grounds for walking, but make sure ... more on TripAdvisor

There were different doorknobs on each room in the house. That was neat. you can see the castle from the river ... more on TripAdvisor

The visitors center, grounds and house is maintained well. However the history, dispays, exhibits and staff are unimpressive. I make a point of visiting house tours wherever I travel. What I enjoy abo ... more on TripAdvisor

Nice summer or fall drive to East Haddam , CT. Fantastic views of the Housantic River in CT. Complimentry tour ... more on TripAdvisor

Gillette Castle, the former estate of the actor William Gillette, is now a State Park and certainly one of the most enjoyable I have visited. Mr. Gillette, most famous for his portayal of Sherlock Hol ... more on TripAdvisor

My daughter wanted to see "the castle" when she spied it from the Essex Stem Train, so we took the charming, scenic drive across the river and in to the park. All the reviews catch the main points: ni ... more on TripAdvisor