August 17, 2025
Portland, CT
Sakthi Harini & Scott RyanSakthi Harini & Scott Ryan
Things To DoThings To Do
Here are some our favorite places around the area :)
Gillette Castle State ParkGillette Castle State Park
67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423
Historic castle offers beautiful views of the Connecticut River and hiking trails.
Brownstone Adventure Sports ParkBrownstone Adventure Sports Park
161 Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Cliff jumping, ziplining, wakeboarding, and swimming.
Wadsworth Falls State ParkWadsworth Falls State Park
721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Hiking, picnicking, and swimming near the waterfalls.
Harbor ParkHarbor Park
80 Harbor Drive, Middletown, CT 06457
Walk along the Connecticut River and enjoy the summer breeze.
Lyman OrchardsLyman Orchards
70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT 06455
Golfing, apple picking, children activities and food :)
Essex Steam Train & RiverboatEssex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426
Enjoy train and boat rides on historic Connecticut river
Main StreetMain Street
Main Street, Middletown, CT
Enjoy meals at spots like Eli Cannon’s Tap Room or Krust Pizza Bar. Try Local Ice Cream Shops – Visit Vecchitto’s Italian Ice or Taino Prime for summer treats.
Blue Back SquareBlue Back Square
65 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
Or come closer to where we stay for some fine dining and shopping
For all the days along the way