Gillette Castle 1
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Gillette Castle

Opens Saturday at 10:00 AM

East Haddam

🍁"BEST fall foliage experience in New England with kids" (Mommy Poppins)
⛴️Arrive by Chester/Hadlyme Ferry for full effect
πŸ₯ΎHike from shore is not stroller-friendly

Hop a ferry and hike up to a medieval stone castle built by William Gillette, the actor who defined Sherlock Holmes on stage. Inside, tour guides spill tales of secret mirrors, hidden staircases, and the pranks he played on unsuspecting guests.

Historic mansion tour
Family-friendly hike
Ferry access
Sherlock Holmes history
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