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Location: 2 Bridge St, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA.
Time: Around 5:30 pm on August 20th, 2022
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The Lighthouse Suite at Old Saybrook
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
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Hammonasset Beach State Park is located in Madison, Connecticut and is the state’s largest shoreline park with a two mile soft sand beach front along the Long Island Sound. The park offers not only a beautiful long shoreline but also offers a great boardwalk, nice trails with beautiful views and plenty of activities like swimming, board walking, camping, car-top boating, saltwater fishing, bicycling, etc. The park also has a family-friendly environmental learning center called Meigs Point Nature Center with an observation deck. Whether it be embracing the great views of Long Island Sound, playing in the sand, enjoying the cool breeze by simply taking a stroll along the boardwalk, or simply relaxing at the beach, this park is a perfect place for a wonderful day trip.
These photos are from a couple of hours visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park on August 22nd, 2022.
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Quick Facts and Tips
- There is a daily parking fee for non-residents: $22 weekends/Holidays, $15 during the week.
- Location of the park is 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, Connecticut.
- The park is open from 8 am to sunset.
- Campgrounds are open from mid-May through Labor Day.
- Plenty of grassy campsites and few rustic cabins are available for rent.
- Carry appropriate clothes and footwear depending on your choice of activities.
- Bring snacks, water and changing clothes .
- Boardwalk, bathrooms, showers, picnic shelter for rental and picnic tables are available.
- Popular and easy trails are
- Hammonasset Beach State Park Walk: A nice paved 3.8 mile out and back pathway is the park’s most heavily used trail that takes you along the coast and provides accessibility to all trails/facilities.
- Meigs Point: A short rocky and sandy 1.4 mile round trip trail that leads to a curved beach with panoramic views glacial boulders along the Long Island Sound
- Cedar Island Trail: An easy ½ mile paved trail
- Willars Island Nature Trail: An easy 1 mile paved trail with nice views of the salt marshes surrounded it
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Lighthouse Point Park
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Lighthouse Point Park is a pleasant park in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. The park offers impressive views of the 70 feet height lighthouse, enjoyable beach and nature trails, and seasonally operated antique carousel and splash pads. It is a great place for an outdoor picnic.
These photos are from a short and sweet visit to the Lighthouse Point Park on 20th August, 2022.
Quick Facts and Tips
- Location of the park is 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, Connecticut.
- The park is open daily to the public from sunrise to sunset.
- There will be a daily entrance fee of $10 per vehicle.
- Lifeguards on duty only on summer months.
- The Carousel and Splash Pads at Lighthouse Point Park is operated from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Restrooms, bath houses and picnic tables are available.
- Great place for a day picnic.
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Meigs Point
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Location: 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, Connecticut, USA.
Date and Time: Around 6:30 pm on August 20th, 2022
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Lighthouse Point
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Location: 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Date and Time: Around 7:30 pm on August 20th, 2022.
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Seaport Village
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Location: Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, Connecticut, USA.
Date and Time: Around 2:15 pm on August 20th, 2022.
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Historic Mystic Seaport
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Location: Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, Connecticut, USA.
Date and Time: Around 2:15 pm on August 20th, 2022.
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Stunning Shoreline at Old Saybrook
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Location: Sequassen Ave, near Lynda Point Lighthouse, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA.
Time: Around 6 pm on August 20th, 2022.
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Gillette Castle State Park
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The Gillette Castle state park is located in East Haddam, about an hour drive from Hartford, Connecticut. The Gillette Castle is a three storied stone structure, looks like a medieval fortress, decorated inside with the built-in couches, table trackway, and wood carvings. This splendid castle overlooking the Connecticut River was built by William Gillette, who is most famous for his acting role portraying Sherlock Holmes. The park features not just the fascinating architecture of Gillette Castle, but also offers impressive views of the Connecticut river and surroundings.
These photos are from a very short visit to the Gillette Castle State Park on 20th August, 2022.
Quick Facts and Tips
- The castle opens from 10 am to 4:30 pm from Memorial day through Labor’s Day. But the park grounds and restrooms are open daily from 8 am to sunset.
- There will be an entry fee to enter the Castle; $6 for anyone 13+; $2 for kids 5-12; free for kids under 5.
- Parking and access to the hikes/surrounding grounds are free.
- Castle tours with a maximum 12 visitors are available for every 15 minutes from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Tickets can be purchased at the visitors center as well as online (more info here).
- The final Castle tour sold at the Visitor Center at 4 p.m and the last entry to the castle is at 4:15pm.
- Check the park’s official website for current status.
- The park offers this charming historic building along with the beautiful views of the Connecticut River and scenic hiking trails.
- The historic Chester-Hadlyme ferry running from April through November can be reached by hiking down the trail near the Castle. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and stay on the hiking trail.
- The park amenities include the Visitor Center, Castle museum, Gift Shop, Restrooms, Vending Machines and picnic tables.
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Sailing Ship
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Location: Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, Connecticut, USA.
Date and Time: Around 2:15 pm on August 20th, 2022.