Lovely and comfortable park for couples or spend time with kids. So many marked trails. Everything is clear and accurate. Two parking lots, restaurant and nice view on Connecticut River. Castle? It is a little strange decorations, however for XX Century (was built 1919) is okay.

What a site to see. First time there and I was amazed. Really wish this covid thing wasnt happening otherwise we would have gotten to go inside. Great trip with the family just to enjoy a walk around the property though, they do sell food there, ur basic hotdog, fries, icecream kind of food. When you leave check out devils hopyard only 15 min drive away, great double header on a nice day. Beautiful waterfall there.

While unfortunately the interior is not open right now due to Covid, the grounds and the exterior of the property are still beautiful and a lot of fun to explore.

Love the trails and view outside the castle the only thing I can’t comment on it the museum itself. Due to COVID the museum has remained closed. I was able to take a few pics with the family and the outside of the castle looks amazing.

The inside of the castle was closed when we visited due to COVID but the grounds were open until sunset. We were able to walk up to and all around the castle and there are even some trails that take you around behind and below the building. Views of the Connecticut river are incredible.

Beautiful grounds for taking long walks with vistas of the Connecticut River. Take a picnic lunch or bbq using one of their open grills.

Not much attractive castle but the view from the top towards river is nice. Again with fall colors it looks nice

Beautiful park with well marked trails, lots of parking, and great views. The castle is closed due to covid, but even walking the grounds is worth it!

Perfect weekend getaway!There are trails but moderate ones, views are great. The way to castle is also scenic. Although the castle ia closed due to covid.

I love this place!!! It’s nice to walk around the park and enjoy the views of river from castle. Due to Covid, picnic tables were removed and the museum is temporarily closed. Still a place worth visiting!

Very beautiful place. It has a lot of walking trails. Amazing view from the rock to a river. Good place to make a picnic with you family and friends on the ground. I like this place in any year times!

What a wonderful park. Beautiful structures and bridges. Very pretty view of the Connecticut River. Make sure to pack a lunch and stay a while to take it all in. Unfortunately due to the pandemic you can not tour the mansion which Im sure is just wonderful but the grounds will not disappoint.

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Admission is reasonable and the tour was interesting. They explained how the different architectural features were used. For example there is a hidden passage used to avoid unwanted guests. It was a beautiful place to visit.

This is such an interesting building, and the history is very colorful. The real treasure is also the beautiful area around the castle. Tons of walks and hiking, great views, and more history.

Its a beautiful castle looking over the Connecticut River. Unfortunately when we went the castle was closed so we have to wait to next season when they open up again.

Great views of the surrounding area. Social distancing was in place at the time. Great place for hikes with the family.

This was breathtaking! Definitely recommend taking an hour out of your trip to swing by and see this in person!

This park is really beautifully maintained with bridges, a tunnel and lots of benches and picnic tables all over the place. They do a great job clearly marking where the trails are too. Most of the trails are easy to moderate but, there are some difficult hills. This is a great park to go hiking if you are recovering from some form of injury.

Wonderful!! naturally grown this area. Heart touching place! Have passed a nice day here, never forget....

I love this place. Inside is Gorgeous if you get the chance to go in! Theres trails and lots of fun stuff to do here. Even with social distancing!

Beautiful park. Well managed and clean. Had an awesome time in the castle seeing all the unique items. Trails were fun to walk on. We had brought our own food and had lunch on the grounds. They had provided a wonderful play outside called The Professor written by Gillette. I would recommend this State Park to everyone.

Great little SP to walk around and admire the intricate detail in the castle. Check out the park for an hour to two.

The trails are wonderful and it is a very serene place to relax. I hope the Coy Fish in the frog pond made it through this terrible drought. I love to feed them, but all I saw was frogs this time and they were not eating any food I put in. The Castle is gorgeous to tour and very interesting to hear about Mr. William Gillette and how he lived in there.

Great healthy walking.. Views... Architecture with Castle... Fresh Air.. Well worth the trip. Also Educational. And have a quaint picnic...

Nice views of the Connecticut river, woodland trails and a little history.Please take out what you bring in.

A very unexpected surprise in a good way. As a non history buff, I yawn at the sound of history. However, I was shocked and actually enjoyed learning about the castles history.While reading about the Gillette castle state park, I saw the numerous positive reviews but wasnt expecting it to be as good as it sounded.The park itself was amazing. There are lots of pathways to walk and beautiful bridges and ponds. There are also picnic tables to allow you to eat and enjoy the scenery.The visitor center has videos and lots of fun information about the original owner and creator of the castle.

Really nice park in general. Most people just go to the castle, but the trails all around are nice, and plenty of places to lay down for a picnic. Theres benches throughout as well.

We were there on a Sunday and the place was not that crowded. The castle is closed though for this season because of covid. But the views towards the Connecticut river are just breathtaking and jaw dropping. The weather was really good. there is a ferry nearby which takes you to the other side of the river

Great place to visit during any time of year. Unfortunately when I was last there (Fall 2019) the Castle itself was closed for repairs and renovation, but the grounds were beautiful to walk around and take pictures. We brought a small cooler and had a picnic in one of the many areas with picnic tables. We already cannot wait to come back.

Fun trip I wish more of it was open but due to covid we only were able to walk the ground. Still a very fun day and we did greatly enjoy checking out the trails.

Its a wonderful place to go if you want to enjoy the outdoors. There are many different trails you can make your way down with beautiful views of the CT river. Then theres ofcourse the castle itself. Its currently closed due to covid19 but you can still explore the outsides of it. Also be careful not sure if it was removed yet but there were a few fallen trees in the trails.

So much to see in a beautiful environment. Even when the castle is closed due to a pandemic, my kids and I spent hours there and they still didnt want to leave.

Amazing place. Went hiking, had fun with the kids. Definitely plan to go back when they reopen. If youre reading this, definitely take a trip here. Check out my reviews and customer service assessments as well as other content on my YouTube channel. The Social Forecast. See you there!

Amazing place to visit. I just love the castle. I visited there on june 20,2020 so due to Covid the museum is closed but I could see the castle from outside.Parking area and signs are little confusing. You have to go all the way up and you’ll see the parking lot.

Love is in the air. This amazing castle will take your breath away. Not only will you get to enjoy the museum (Opens Memorial Day), but also a beautiful park. There is place to grill, relax, walk, hike and have family fun. Many people.come here to take graduation and prom photos. This is also a very popular engagement spot - one couple.engaged right when we were visiting. Amazing!

Great place for a family outing. Easy to moderate trails leading down to the river bank. Grills are also scattered around the park for a bbq type picnic. There is a cafe and a souvenir shop right by the main parking and plenty of restrooms. Will return

There is a lot to do and explore at the park. Beautiful views and there are also picnic tables and some grills. Lots of paths to explore and alot of history to look at.

Great day to walk Gillette State Park trails. Was hoping for more Christmas decorations. Kind of sparce outside - little disappointed.

Nice state park along the Connecticut river, beautiful views. The Castle added a mysterious feel to the park. Not a large castle, but has many interesting and creative design points. Not sure if there are many trails around. Good to come if you are in the area!

Ive been going to Gillette castle since I was a kid and Im 55 now and its still as interesting now as it was when I was 10. A truly amazing place to see and dont forget the kids because everyone loves a Castle.

Architectural work is in unbelieveable. A must see if your in the area.

Gorgeous grounds and castle. So many amazing details inside and what a life story of William Gillette. We would highly recommend a visit.

Beautiful Grounds... Good Parking..Right by the Beach... You can bring your dog but they are not allowed on the Beach.

Awesome views and a great place for a picnic. There were no bathrooms that i saw, so plan ahead while things are shut down due to COVID

The food was okay ,it came out it was kind of room temperature. not really hot and I think its a little overpriced for what you get. very pretty view though

A lot of easy hiking around the castle grounds. The castle itself is beautiful with a spectacular view of the Connecticut river.

I came here by myself and got lost in wonderland, and I was happy about it. So beautiful

Was ok! Inside of castle is currently closed due to COVID and some of the walking/hiking trails throughout park are overgrown and not very well maintained. Pretty views though.

The castle was closed due to Covid, but we enjoyed walking around it.It is beautiful and has some great view of the river below

Beautiful place. I cant wait to return and enter the castle. A must visit.

Scenic and beautiful, park is free admission and parking. Open. 8AM to sunset. No concessions or public restrooms, but there are porta potties. Castle is impressive and grounds have beautiful views of the Connecticut river! Lilly pond on the way out has its own parking area and picnic grounds.

Amazing place make sure you check for geocaches

Fantastic gem. Unfortunately due to Covid-19, inside tours were closed. Walking around the surroundings was impressive.

Very beautiful place for walking. Special Sunday morning.

It looks like a broken castle but it is not!! It is in great shape with very interesting architecture. The vistas from the top are stunning especially in fall. The drive to the castle is also quite scenic. With a quick hike one can go to the river bank. If lucky, you can also spot bald eagles flying by in winter. Very good place for a day or an afternoon hike!!

Part of the experience is taking the ferry across the Connecticut River. You really need to check it out. Kids will love it.

One of a kind, beautiful settings. Was disappointed absolutely no information at all about castle or the surroundings!

Gorgeous park with amazing views.wish there had been more time to hike. The castle was interesting and the staff were knowledgeable and engaging. There was a live play when I went as part of the admission. A lovely place to picnic or hike for day trippers ...would like to go camping and explore the area more.

Cool place. Thanks to covid all shops and stuff closed. Beautiful area and park.

Amazing trails and views!Great for hiking.

Excellent! Beautiful views and architecture. Staff was pleasant and friendly.

Took the train over (from 1930s!) and then the ferry was a short walk from there. The castle was phenomenal and fantastic views. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenery. Lovely time.

Ive lived in CT for 27 years and always though Gillette Castle was ugly. Im so glad I finally visited. It is so beautiful in person, both outside and in, and the grounds are gorgeous! Both the deep woods and the riverfront. Entering the grounds is free but the house tour has a fee, paid at the visitors center in the parking lot. This general area of CT is a food desert so pack a lunch or plan to eat in a more urban area closer to the highways.

Unfortunately the castle was closed due to COVID but the park is really beautiful, bring the family and something to grill. Make sure you have good sneakers, the trails are rocky.

Absolutely stunning, have a great time exploring all over and taking lots of beautiful pictures

Really great place to visit. Beautiful architecture and view of the water and forest, however the castle and other buildings are closed upon entry due to Covid. Beautiful pond to sit by and pretty trails to hike, although some might be closed off. Would highly recommend to visit.

Its a really scenic place with a nice view of a river and forest. The castle itself was an amazing sight

Nice, calm and beautiful place.

Wonderful atmosphere and gorgeous viewYou should definitely go there

Yup, a real life castle right in the middle of Connecticut. The name sounds familiar because it was built by the same founder of Gillette shaving products.This makes for an awesome day trip, even if the castle itself is closed, which it is part of the year, its still worth the visit. Expansive gardens and walking areas and even a ferry you can take to get across the river coming from the western side. The architecture is striking. You cant get enough of this huge stone structure. There is a visitors area with brochures, vending machines and thankfully indoor bathrooms open year round. The whole area is Connecticut surrounding the castle is beautiful and in and of itself worth a day trip. Lots of cute little towns and villages to see. Plenty of parking. Bring walking or comfortable shoes there is a lot of ground to cover.

Beautiful grounds. Wouls have loves to see inside.

Beautiful place to visit. The weather didnt allow us to travel the grounds as much as we would have liked but what a breathtaking view of the river. And the details in the castle were intricate and intriguing, the woodwork amazing.

Wasnt able to go inside but still worth the trip. Lovely grounds and nice views.

This is just one insane interesting place to haunt. The handcrafted work that went into building it is mind blowing. Awesome history about the very author who give us Sherlock Holmes. A must see destination.

A picturesic place. Quaint little castle.

Gillette castle is one of the best historical locations in Connecticut. It has fun trails that allow all levels of hikers to enjoy. You can also get up close and personal with the castle and even get tours to enter it. I suggest making this one of your go to trips in Connecticut.

I have visited this place previously, it is a very interesting place that feels the fragrant history, a stone-built mansion a long time ago, a witness to a historical era. What makes it even more amazing is its geographical location in the woods and overlooking the magnificent river with a large and free car park

The place is just amazing. Beautiful castle. Nice trails around.

Standing high up the Connecticut River, the Gillette Castle is an actual castle that offers breathtaking views and a very interesting history about its existence. Its worth the trip as a nostalgic journey into Connecticuts fabric of history.

Beautiful park and castle, buildings closed due to Covid so will have to return one day to tour the inside.

Very cool castle and park around it. We had a nice time here even in the winter. Will be coming back in the summer or spring

Its currently closed but you can still walk the grounds.

Great castle and nature view

Very nice place for a picnic. Plenty of space to spread out

Beautiful grounds and well marked trails a must visit.

Beautiful place !! I always love visiting here when I’m going back home .

Beautiful scenery, and very clean! We will definitely be back.There were lots of trails, and they were marked with color-coded difficulty on the trees along the paths.

Beautiful and Unique!The grounds are a picturesque State Park. The view overlooking the Connecticut River is stunning. There are trails, picnic tables plus an area of maintained lawn. Bring a lunch or grab something from the cafe. Parking and admission to the grounds are free.Gillette Castle itself is a bargain at $6.00 and if you live in Connecticut your library will usually loan you a free pass. The detailed carvings inside are a must see. The unique fire suppression, light switches, window latches show a mind that never stopped working. This park warrants a return visit.

Beautiful, my family loved it here.

Very cool place. Awesome scenery a very calming and exploration experience. It has a great picnic area by a pond just an awesome place to spend the day all around great place.

Fun detour along our vacation. We went to see all the fall colors and unfortunately just missed their tours of the inside of the castle by a couple days. Seems like tours should last til after peak fall colors. Has some stunning views around the castle.

Had a great day here. We started off with a picnic lunch at one of the nicely located tables. On the way to the castle we happened upon the play that was just starting. We enjoyed it, it was quite amusing. We had an interesting tour of the castle. Make sure you see everything, you cant go back in once you exit. We joined aan informative guided hike that took us around the grounds where the train was and explored the creepy tunnel.

Architectural features and an interesting backstory about a singularly unique fellow make for a memorable and enjoyable tour. It greatly helped on a very hot day that the castle is also air conditioned. My companion and I thought the letters in the library upstairs were the most interesting bit of all, as you could get a true sense of Mr. Gillettes interests, humor, and candor. Guides stationed at various points of interest along the way were knowledgeable and helpful.

A very cool stop. A stone mansion located on hilltop. It offers a great tour, hikes that go around the property and down to the CT River. The tour is only $6. Beautiful scenery. If you are coming from the west side of the CT River take the ferry across the river for $5 and $6 on weekends. Well worth the ride.

I thought this place was awesome. A home built be an eccentric man, that looks like an ancient castle. The place is beautiful and full of fun tidbits designed by the owner, the staff were kind and gave us plenty of info, and we enjoyed an ice cream while strolling the beautiful grounds. We did not do the hike, but we thought the park was a wonderful place to visit.

Wonderful price of Connecticut History! Cant wait until you can actually go inside! Beautiful grounds and a great hike!

Beautiful castle and grounds. Very nice hiking trails. Beautiful views. Feels like something in Europe.

You can explore from outside. Going inside is not an option as of now due to covid

The castle is mysterious and unbelievable, and the surrounding vision is wide and beautiful