Built to retire in and later donated to the state by actor William Gillette (Sherlock Holmes 1899) Today, known as Gillette State Park, provides tours and decorates the entire property for Christmas festivities including free apple cider, musical entertainment, and bon fire! Check out https://www.gillettecastlefriends.org/events for event and tour schedule. We are also taking our engagement photos here in September :)
While you're here, Olde Mystic Village will have impressive lights and a wonderful artisan shopping experience! Highly recommend!