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Gillette Castle State Park
State park
This stone mansion with unique decor & a medieval-style facade belonged to actor William Gillette.
4.70 (3.5K reviews)
(~8.35 km from centre)
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Rail museum
Guided tour of Connecticut River Valley's historic sites by traditional riverboat & steam train.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
(~1.24 km from centre)
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Florence Griswold Museum
Art museum
Restored 1817 mansion, which housed artists, shows American Impressionist works & rotating exhibits.
$$$ $
4.80 (461 reviews)
(~6.15 km from centre)
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Gillette Castle
Castle
👍👍 Such a beautiful castle. Definitely recommend you watch the video about the castle in the museum, so rich with history. Recommend you read his letters in his home too. My daughter and I fell in love with this place.
Hiked the grounds after. Great afternoon.
Recommendations: pack a lunch to have...
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~8.34 km from centre)
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Luigi's Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Mainstay since 1956, delivering straight-ahead red-sauce Italian eats in a modest, homey setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (599 reviews)
(~7.41 km from centre)
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Mirsina's Restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Casual setting for homestyle Greek & American comfort foods including desserts & coffee.
$ $$$
4.70 (311 reviews)
(~6.8 km from centre)
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Red House
American restaurant
Easygoing bar & restaurant featuring New American cuisine, cocktails, craft beers & live bands.
$$ $$
4.60 (528 reviews)
(~5.26 km from centre)
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The Griswold Inn
American restaurant
18th-century inn featuring colonial-style lodging, plus a classic American restaurant & tap room.
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
(~0.39 km from centre)
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TJ's Restaurant & Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Specialty pies, sandwiches & hearty Italian & American entrees served in down-to-earth environs.
$$ $$
4.60 (496 reviews)
(~6.64 km from centre)
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Whistle Stop Cafe
Cafe
Quaint, tiny breakfast & lunch cafe with specialty sandwiches & mostly outdoor seating.
$ $$$
4.70 (291 reviews)
(~5.6 km from centre)
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Ivoryton Playhouse
Performing arts theater
Theater company housed in a 1911 building staging popular plays & musicals from March to December.
4.70 (275 reviews)
(~4.33 km from centre)
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Ferry Landing State Park
State park
👍👍 I never remember how to get here or what it's called and it's a small spot, but it sure is beautiful! Any time of year, any time of day, gorgeous! The boardwalk is cool, I've seen Osprey nest on the train bridge in previous years and a lot of other birds around. I know people can fish off the boardw...
4.70 (269 reviews)
(~5.92 km from centre)
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Cristy's Restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Relaxed American eatery offering hot dogs & breakfast fare, including a wide variety of pancakes.
$ $$$
4.50 (991 reviews)
(~8.97 km from centre)
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Alforno Trattoria • Bar • Pizza
Italian restaurant
Home-baked bread, brick-oven pizzas & signature sauces draw locals to this strip-mall trattoria.
$$ $$
4.60 (410 reviews)
(~7.84 km from centre)