Where is Gillette Castle State Park?

Lyme is home to Gillette Castle State Park. You can spend a laid-back day checking out the sights and exploring the area. If you want to find things to do in the area, you might want to stop in and see Essex Steam Train and Goodspeed Opera House.

Where Can I Stay near Gillette Castle State Park?

We've got 15 hotels to pick from within 5 miles of Gillette Castle State Park. You might want to consider one of these options that are popular with our guests:

Charming Chester Retreat- Walk to Town Center - 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away

• • 3.5-star inn • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden

Tuscan Villa in Chester CT - 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away

• • 3-star B&B • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Quiet rooms

Things to See and Do near Gillette Castle State Park

What to See near Gillette Castle State Park

• • Essex Library
• • Cockaponset State Forest
• • Devil's Hopyard State Park
• • Scherer Library of Musical Theatre
• • Amasa Day House

Things to Do near Gillette Castle State Park

• • Essex Steam Train
• • Goodspeed Opera House
• • Ivoryton Playhouse
• • Florence Griswold Museum
• • Museum of Fife and Drum

How to Get to Gillette Castle State Park

Flights to Lyme

• • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from central Lyme
• • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from central Lyme
• • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from central Lyme