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If you get into town early, or stick around until Sunday, here are a few suggestions... Shopping Clinton Crossing Outlet Stores - 70 Premium Outlet Stores Tanger Outlets in Westbrook - 65 Designer Outlet Stores Main Street, Madison - Downtown Madison has many small craft shops, antique stores, clothing, jewelry & gift stores. The Guilford Green - The central focus of the neighboring town of Guilford is it's beautiful Town Green which is surrounded by many interesting shops, galleries and places to dine. The Beach Hammonassett State Park - Located just off Rte. 1, about 3 miles east of Madison Beach Hotel. This beautiful State Park is great for swimming, walking, biking, running, camping, jogging, beach walks, kite flying, and rollerblading. Park is open until sunset. Culture Gillette Castle - Fieldstone mansion overlooking the Connecticut River was built in 1919 as a private home of actor William Gillette, famous portrayer of Sherlock Holmes. Unique interior. Call for times and days. Picnic area available. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat - 12 mile trip along the CT River connecting to riverboat excursion down the CT River & return. Movies Madison Art Cinemas - The Madison Art Cinemas plays first-run independent art and upscale foreign and domestic films. |