Fun day exploring south-eastern #Connecticut and came across #GilletteCastle in East Haddam. It was built in 1914 by William Hooker Gillette, the actor, director and playwright most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes (not by the razor blade magnate). It commands an impressive view of the still frozen Connecticut River. Now it is a Connecticut State Park with many amenities. I wouldn't mind returning in the summer when the interior is open for tours and we could explore the many hiking trails which are still covered by snow.

Home. 🌳 A new photography project celebrating the beauty of Connecticut! First up, two of my favorites: the magnificent Gillette Castle and the legendary Goodspeed Opera House.

#Connecticut #ExploreCT #VisitCT #CTLife #CTGrown #ConnecticutGram #ScenesofCT #NutmegState #OnlyInConnecticut #GilletteCastle #GilletteCastleStatePark #GoodspeedOperaHouse #GoodspeedMusicals #EastHaddam #ConnecticutRiver #CTRiver #NewEngland #VisitNewEngland #ScenesofNewEngland #Architecture #Castle

Sights around #Connecticut part 3:
- inside William Gillette's estate (famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes)
- exterior view of #GilletteCastle
- Dinosaur tracks discovered in 1966 in Rocky Hill, likely those of #Dilophosaurus
- geodesic dome and field covering/preserving the dinosaur tracks

#statepark

Your moment of zen (almost #WaterfallWednesday )
#GilletteCastle #Hiking
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  A scion of one of Connecticut’s oldest and most prominent families, world-famous actor and playwright William Hooker Gillette, was born in Hartford in 1853. Drawn early to the theater …

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