Frank’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit this Medieval century castle and be transported back in time. It's so cool to explore the historic home of Sir Conan Doyle, the author and creator of the Sherlock Holmes Series. As part of your tour, take the ferry across the CT river and view the home from the other side! This is an excellent family day trip! Located 26-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkVisit this Medieval century castle and be transported back in time. It's so cool to explore the historic home of Sir Conan Doyle, the author and creator of the Sherlock Holmes Series. As part of your tour, take the ferry across the CT river and view the home from the other side! This is an excellent family day trip! Located 26-minutes from the lake cottage.
In the mood for shopping? The outlets have you covered with everything from Sak's Fifth Avenue to Vineyard Vines. There is something for everyone.
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Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeIn the mood for shopping? The outlets have you covered with everything from Sak's Fifth Avenue to Vineyard Vines. There is something for everyone.
Visit one of the largest, most grand casinos in the world. There is plenty for everyone to do at the casino, including plenty of food options, shows, gambling (of course), and shopping. Don't miss a day at Mohegan Sun to round out your fun! Located 45-minutes from the lake cottage and well worth the ride!
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Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdVisit one of the largest, most grand casinos in the world. There is plenty for everyone to do at the casino, including plenty of food options, shows, gambling (of course), and shopping. Don't miss a day at Mohegan Sun to round out your fun! Located 45-minutes from the lake cottage and well worth the ride!
Take a ride on this historic steam train or the Riverboat. Both have dining options. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad AveTake a ride on this historic steam train or the Riverboat. Both have dining options. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
Plan to see off-Broadway shows at the historic and beautiful Goodspeed Opera House. Book tickets in advance. It's located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StPlan to see off-Broadway shows at the historic and beautiful Goodspeed Opera House. Book tickets in advance. It's located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
Visit this historic landmark over the CT River. One of the only operating swing bridges in the US. Located 15-minutes away from the lake cottage.
East Haddam Swing Bridge
6 Main StVisit this historic landmark over the CT River. One of the only operating swing bridges in the US. Located 15-minutes away from the lake cottage.
Make a day of it and take an awesome ferry ride across the CT River on the Ferry before or after you visit Gillette Castle, the Goodspeed Opera House, or local restaurants. Located 18-minutes from the lake cottage.
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry (West Side Landing)
99 Ferry RdMake a day of it and take an awesome ferry ride across the CT River on the Ferry before or after you visit Gillette Castle, the Goodspeed Opera House, or local restaurants. Located 18-minutes from the lake cottage.
Visit this beautiful vineyard with rolling hills and great wine. You can bring your own picnic (or purchase snacks on sight) and spend a lovely afternoon with family and friends. One of our favorite spots. Located 26-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Gouveia Vineyards
1339 Whirlwind Hill RdVisit this beautiful vineyard with rolling hills and great wine. You can bring your own picnic (or purchase snacks on sight) and spend a lovely afternoon with family and friends. One of our favorite spots. Located 26-minutes from the lake cottage.
Visit one of the largest and grandest casinos in the world! There is something for everyone. Located 45-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdVisit one of the largest and grandest casinos in the world! There is something for everyone. Located 45-minutes from the lake cottage.
Visit the historic CT River Museum in Essex, CT. to learn about the local maritime development and trade. Located 25-minutes from the house.
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Connecticut River Museum
67 Main StVisit the historic CT River Museum in Essex, CT. to learn about the local maritime development and trade. Located 25-minutes from the house.
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
161 Brownstone AveFood scene
Who doesn't love a Vineyard! Visit Chamard Vineyards, a 15-minute drive away and then head over to Clinton Premium Outlets or vice-versa!
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Chamard Vineyards
115 Cow Hill RdWho doesn't love a Vineyard! Visit Chamard Vineyards, a 15-minute drive away and then head over to Clinton Premium Outlets or vice-versa!
The view of the ocean is outrageously beautiful and the restaurant has classic seafood treats, burgers, and delicious cocktails. Come for the food, stay for view.
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Rocky's Aqua
34 Riverside DrThe view of the ocean is outrageously beautiful and the restaurant has classic seafood treats, burgers, and delicious cocktails. Come for the food, stay for view.
This is our favorite restaurant in the area. It's 22-minutes (15-miles) from the lake cottage. The food is delicious, the prices are affordable, and the views are great. On the weekends, they also have live music. Go early, as it's a local favorite, and gets crowded!
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Bill's Seafood Restaurant
548 Boston Post RdThis is our favorite restaurant in the area. It's 22-minutes (15-miles) from the lake cottage. The food is delicious, the prices are affordable, and the views are great. On the weekends, they also have live music. Go early, as it's a local favorite, and gets crowded!
CT is all about the pizza and Sicily does not disappoint. The pizza is excellent! For a fun, delicious meal in the heart of downtown Middletown, CT, very close to Wesleyan University. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
Sicily Coal Fired Pizza
412 Main StreetCT is all about the pizza and Sicily does not disappoint. The pizza is excellent! For a fun, delicious meal in the heart of downtown Middletown, CT, very close to Wesleyan University. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
The Gelsen is a classic CT hotel and restaurant. Dine alongside the beautiful CT River before or after you take in a show at the Goodspeed Opera House which is right next door. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Gelston House
8 Main StThe Gelsen is a classic CT hotel and restaurant. Dine alongside the beautiful CT River before or after you take in a show at the Goodspeed Opera House which is right next door. Located 17-minutes from the lake cottage.
We LOVE this restaurant. It's upscale and creative! This might be the one night out that you dress up for a classy or romantic night on the town. Also, before or after dinner, take a walk in quaint Chester and see the sights. Makes for a great evening out! Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Grano Arso
6 Main StWe LOVE this restaurant. It's upscale and creative! This might be the one night out that you dress up for a classy or romantic night on the town. Also, before or after dinner, take a walk in quaint Chester and see the sights. Makes for a great evening out! Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.
City/town information
Middletown, CT. is a hub of local eateries and shops located minutes from Wesleyan University. It has all the big city amenities you'd need (library, hospitals, grocery stores, banks, post office, pharmacies). One highlight is RJ Julia's, CT's wonderfully stocked local bookstore chain. Spend the afternoon or evening for fun in the "big" city". Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Middletown
Middletown, CT. is a hub of local eateries and shops located minutes from Wesleyan University. It has all the big city amenities you'd need (library, hospitals, grocery stores, banks, post office, pharmacies). One highlight is RJ Julia's, CT's wonderfully stocked local bookstore chain. Spend the afternoon or evening for fun in the "big" city". Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.
Visit the beautiful Essex Village, located right on the CT River. Dine at the historic Griswold Inn. Or take the short water taxi ride over to a new eatery in town or dine at the Black Seal Seafood Grill or other great local restaurants. Check local event schedules as they often have free concerts on the green, festivals, or art events. Located 25-minutes from the house.
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Essex
Visit the beautiful Essex Village, located right on the CT River. Dine at the historic Griswold Inn. Or take the short water taxi ride over to a new eatery in town or dine at the Black Seal Seafood Grill or other great local restaurants. Check local event schedules as they often have free concerts on the green, festivals, or art events. Located 25-minutes from the house.
This quaint little town is worth a visit. Visit local art galleries, pubs, and eateries. Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.
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Chester
This quaint little town is worth a visit. Visit local art galleries, pubs, and eateries. Located 15-minutes from the lake cottage.