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Please read them over before you visit the park. They also have certain protocols to follow during COVID-19. Tuesday, September 1, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. The scenic park is also the home of the Tarrywile Mansion that is closed but you can view from afar. A recent fire at Hearthstone Castle in Danbury's Tarrywile Park has put the spotlight on the city's progress in restoring the 117 year old structure. Stewart Allward, whose descendants own it today. The park also has picnic areas and some benches throughout the space which is currently open for use. Castle Stalker was abandoned by the Campbells clan in the 1800s. This trail was also very narrow and rocky and included a few small bridges, but relevantly flat and not hilly - making it pretty easy for the kids. Parts of the lake were also open where we could stop along the pond and take a moment. While it was easier, we did come across several people, some who weren’t wearing masks, but everyone was very respectful about moving to the side and letting one another pause and then pass. We took one of the easier trails, which went around the pond. Some of these may be old abbeys, restored warehouses, fragments of castles left behind, theres even an abandoned train station, too If youre a lover of old buildings and those that dont necessarily have major curb appeal, but rather delight with their worn stones and overgrown greenery, get ready Youre going to fall head over heels for these historical beauties. It definitely didn’t feel like we were in Connecticut as soaked in the views from the beautiful pond, looking at the fish and frogs. This one started out at the former barn, which led to a playground area (currently closed) and then to an open field with massive trees in the background.
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This one was particularly interesting as most of the hikes we have checked out have been very woodsy. A former dairy farm, the park encompasses 722 acres, including 21 miles of hiking trails. Photo: Īfter the visit to the castle, we took a short drive (around five minutes) to the gorgeous Tarrywile Park. You can get pretty close to see inside of what was, which incredibly used to have 17 rooms, 9 bedrooms, a library, a billiard room and a secret room. I would suggest visiting the castle with older kids as there is a lot of broken glass and open wood planks around the space. Once a lavish summer home, the castle is now rotted and covered in graffiti that you can view and walk around. We started by visiting the abandoned Hearthstone Castle. One of our recent favorite adventures was a short drive to Danbury to visit the Hearthstone Castle and Tarrywile Park in Danbury. In 2016, the city approved a plan to convert the long-abandoned castle into a walled garden. Psst.check out our round-up of Drive-In Movies in Westchester! For our family that has been about enjoying the resources around us and getting outside and exploring as much as possible by checking out mini hikes in the area–many of which weren’t on our radar prior to the pandemic. The mantra for 2020, whether we all like it or not, is all about adapting and going with the flow. Day Trip to Hearthstone Castle and Tarrywile Park in Danbury