Gillette Castle State Park Tours

Snap some shots outside, your the beautiful gardens and water views, and then take a tour of the rustic/cabin style interior.
#stunningstructures this little gem on the Connecticut river was a surprise find!
One New Years Eve, my sister and I made the decision to drive up to Maine, as far east as we could get to be among the first to see the sun rise New Year's Day in America. On our way back from this pretty epic adventure (it was a long drive considering both of us had worked until about 10 pm New Years Eve!), we passed by a sign for Gilette Castle in Connecticut. On a whim we decided to stop by- because adventure was what this trip was all about! Well, we found it which was no easy feat. We took all back roads which were not lit and it was pretty dark by the time we made it there. The castle tours were closed for the season but we did get the opportunity to walk around the absolutely beautiful park that the castle sat on. We were blown away- this place was incredible! We vowed to make the trip again during the summer when it was warm and hopefully still daylight! And that is what this picture is from. It took several years but we did make it back! It was June, so all of the trees are in full bloom and it made a stroll through the park just perfect. We got to check out the outside of the castle in depth (unfortunately we were too late in the day for an inside tour, but peeking through the windows let me see how fancy-pants it was in there). Here is what I learned: This castle was built in 1919 (well, that's when it was finished anyway) for the famous produced/actor William Gilette, who was best known as the original Sherlock Holmes! He designed what he wanted and this was the home he retired to! I couldn't picture a more fitting place. If you happen to be in the area, check out this tucked away spot in Connecticut. The drive alone is exquisitely beautiful and worth it!
Gillette Castle State Park Home to famous Actor William Gillette. A door inside the interior of the Castle ! And interesting find I. Connecticut
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Hotel St. James

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2.5 out of 5
Manhattan
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Seoul (ICN) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,026 reviews)
Pros: Staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. The location is fantastic for exploring the city! Cons: zero amenities-no fridge/microwave/coffee maker/vending machines. Bathroom is terrible with only a small pedestal sink and an old tub and it’s very small. Toilet didn’t flush well at all. The TV is old and kept shutting off. Overall it suited the need and provided a comfortable bed after long days walking in the city. Despite the lack of amenities we would likely stay there again for the convenience of its location!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was ₩4,699,193, price is now ₩3,199,965 per person
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May 26 - Jun 1
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Seoul (ICN) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,931 reviews)
The staff is AMAZING and makes this hotel where we stay every trip to NYC. The breakfast is also a big selling point, along with easy location for shows. The rooms are terribly small, not in super fantastic condition; but we don’t spend much time in the room anyway.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

4 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was ₩4,636,772, price is now ₩3,170,918 per person
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,450 reviews)
Great location for Times Square and subway.

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