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Mount Tom State Park is one of the oldest parks in the system, having been established in 1915. The park spans 231 and is filled with a number of amenities and features for visitors to enjoy. Mount Tom Tower is one of the more iconic landmarks in the park; it was built in 1921 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The permanent observation tower stands at 34 feet high and is 15 feet in diameter. Visitors are able to climb to the very top, from which they can see the Catskills in New York and Mount Everett in Massachusetts on a clear day. Activities you can partake in at the park include hiking on a mile-long loop trail, picnicking, fishing, swimming, and canoeing on the 56-acre Mount Tom Pond.
Mount Tom State Park, Address: 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston, Connecticut 06777, Phone: 860-868-2592
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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