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Review:
Harkness Memorial State Park is a botanical garden and historic preservation area which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The 304 acre outdoor space was established in 1950, though its history goes back a lot further. One of the main features of the park is Eolia, which is a Renaissance Revival mansion that was the former summer home of philanthropists, Edward and Mary Harkness. At 220 acres, the mansion, greenhouses, and formal gardens takes up a majority of the park. You can take a tour of the stunning masterpiece, which was designed by famed New York-based architectural firm, Lord & Hewlett. Other activities also include picnicking on the grounds or enjoying shoreline fishing.
Harkness Memorial State Park, Address: 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, Phone: 860-443-5725
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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