Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park, Stone castle and state park in Lyme, United States.
The 14,000-square-foot stone fortress stands 200 feet above the Connecticut River, surrounded by 184 acres of Connecticut woodland and hiking trails.
William Gillette, famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes, built this medieval-style castle between 1914 and 1919, incorporating personal design elements throughout the structure.
The castle interior displays theatrical influences through architectural features, including built-in furniture and innovative table tracks reflecting Gillette's acting background.
The park maintains regular hours from 8 AM until sunset, with castle tours available daily during summer and weekends from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
The property contains a narrow-gauge railroad track system that Gillette constructed to transport guests around his estate on miniature trains.
Location: Lyme
Inception: 1943
Website: https://ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325204
GPS coordinates: 41.42361,-72.43139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
Connecticut features state parks with waterfalls, historic castles and gardens. The region combines coastal areas, forests and mountains with architectural monuments. Visitors can explore hiking trails, observation towers, lakes and historic sites.
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