Everyone's favorite pastime in Silver Sands State Park on Charles Island is looking for the Captain Kidd's buried treasure. As the story goes, the naughty captain hid his treasure under the sand in 1699 and never came to reclaim it. In high tide, the narrow sand bar that connects the island to the mainland becomes submerged.

Once inhabited, the island was abandoned after hurricane Diane destroyed most of the homes in 1955. All that is left today are the ruins of a Catholic retreat that closed in the 1930s. The park has a beautiful long boardwalk and is popular spot for swimming and fishing. From May 1st to the end of August the island is left to the birds as it is a favorite nesting ground for egrets and herons.

Address: 1 Silver Sands Park Way, Milford, CT 06460, United States, Phone: 203-783-3280

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