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Connecticut River & Gillette Castle · A place with more to it than a quick stop.
Start exploringWhy it is worth the stop
A river bend, a ferry, and a theatrical castle. Connect the visit to a Connecticut River town or a short riverside trail.
Explore the official visitor information ↗A mini storyboard
Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.
Start at Gillette Castle State Park for the river view and house story.
Connect the visit to a Connecticut River town or a short riverside trail.
Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.
Explore by instinct
Tap a marker, filter the kind of day, or reveal the land beneath the route.
Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.
Outdoors
A river bend, a ferry, and a theatrical castle.
Explore this stop →Keep your options open
New Haven’s apizza is a reason to linger. Choose a local pizzeria, then walk the city rather than racing to another reservation.
See all 6 Connecticut stories →Make it your trip
