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    Green's Ledge Lighthouse - Greens ledge Lighthouse Rowayton, CT. Father-daughter lunch excursion.

    Green's Ledge Lighthouse

    2.5(2 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Pirates boulders and…read moreshipwrecks Green's Ledge Lighthouse is located about a mile off the coast of Norwalk. It was completed in 1902 and replaced the Sheffield Island Light that was only in service for less than a year when it was decommissioned. Not exactly cost effective planning. The light is a classic spark plug or coffee pot design that was common at the time. Strong, relatively inexpensive and easy to build, these lights were made of brick, concrete and cast iron and constructed on land and then towed to the required location. The light is about 50 feet tall and originally had a 5th order Fresnel Lens that was later upgraded to a 4th order lens. Because the area is so treacherous and filled with boulders and other hazards the light was automated in 1972 and still remains an active aid to navigation. Even today boats still manage to get in trouble out there and end up on the rocks. The name on the light supposedly comes comes from an old pirate that sailed with good 'ol Captain Kidd. Green was caught on one of his adventures and hung nearby and the ledge and light is named in his "honor". Of course people have claimed to have seen his ghost lurking about the area The lighthouse can't really be seen from land and even if you go out in a small boat or yak care must be required to avoid the numerous hazards lurking just under the surface of the water. A cool and lonely little place, if you do venture out there just make sure you watch out for the boulders and pirate ghosts.

    Cannot get close to light house without a boat. Neighborhood close by is completely private so you…read morecan't even see it from the shore.

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    Green's Ledge Lighthouse - Lots of rocks all around the lighthouse

    Lots of rocks all around the lighthouse

    Green's Ledge Lighthouse - A calm day but it can get feisty out here

    A calm day but it can get feisty out here

    Green's Ledge Lighthouse - Nicely maintained by the CG. All Photos by Ann K.

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    Nicely maintained by the CG. All Photos by Ann K.

    Sheffield Island

    Sheffield Island

    5.0(1 review)
    4.2 mi

    I took the Norwalk Seaport Association's ferry/tour to Sheffield Island with my husband and some…read morefriends when we drove down the coast of Connecticut for a few days over the Fourth of July weekend. It was one of the highlights of our trip! The ferry ride takes you out into Norwalk Harbor and Sheffield Island, passing a few small lighthouses and islands. The ferry ride to the island is narrated, with history of the area and some stories about some of the homes and homeowners in the area. When you arrive at the island, you get a little under an hour to spend your time how you choose. You can take a tour of the lighthouse with a member of the staff from the ferry, you can walk along the nature trails on the island (although they warned us of a tick problem they were experiencing on the island when we visited), or you can just relax on the island. We opted to relax. We had brought two chilled bottles of wine with us, and we walked over to some Adirondack chairs that were in the shade of a tree. We sat in those chairs, enjoyed our wine and view, and relaxed for pretty much the whole length of our visit. We did do a little walking around in the last 20 minutes or so we had on the island. The lighthouse is beautiful, and there's a plaque/sign you can read in front of it if you don't take the tour. The views are really lovely: blue skies, blue water, sail boats... FYI: The tours are offered between Memorial Day and Labor Day only. It's about a half hour on the ferry each way, so you get about 1.5-2 hours on the island. You can bring food and beverages. There are bathrooms (composting portable bathrooms) on the island. There is a covered area with picnic tables on the island, but it's a little off the water without much of a view. The three Adirondack chairs we scored were the only ones along that part of the island, and we only got to them because we were first off the boat. I do wish they had more chairs that could be moved - to shade, better views, etc. We lucked out by getting to them first. Bringing a blanket would be a good idea, because I'm not sure if they'll let you bring your own camping chairs or not! Our roadtrip was great, but it was jam-packed with activities. This ferry tour to Sheffield Island was relaxing. A chance to sit and enjoy a beautiful place for a few hours. It really was one of the highlights of our trip. I highly recommend it.

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    Sheffield Island
    Sheffield Island

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    SoNo Switch Tower Museum

    SoNo Switch Tower Museum

    4.0(6 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Wonderfully restored historic building. The tower and docents were excellent....knowledgable,…read morefriendly and you could tell, very much train enthusiasts. The tour was quite interesting and satisfying. GO....you'll learn something...about how they used to 'switch' trains on the New Haven line

    "But the enemy I see wears a cloak of decency All…read morenon-believers and men stealers talkin' in the name of religion And there's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend" (Bob Dylan) You've probably seen maps of train or subway lines before. A spaghetti like graphic of different colored lines, sometimes running parallel to each other, sometimes crisscrossing each other like a spider web on LSD. So how do train lines manage all that switching and changes of direction without crashing into other trains? It's all computer driven today, but way back in the day things were done manually by throwing huge levers in a Switch Tower, and you can learn all about it and see the 100+ year old equipment in this very cool free museum. The museum is on three stories, and you have to walk up a metal staircase all the way to the top because that's where the tour starts. Our guide on the 3rd floor was John and he was fantastic. We saw the gigantic old switches, and he did a great job explaining the technology of the day and how it changed over the years. Next, we walked down to the second floor where Joe took over and he explained the switches and system in deeper detail. Finally, we walked down to the gift shop on the first floor with all sorts of railroad memorabilia, mugs, and hats are available for sale. John and Joe are volunteers, and their love of trains was quite evident. If you like learning about how mechanical things work, or you have a train buff in your family, you really can't go wrong with a visit to this niche museum.

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    SoNo Switch Tower Museum
    SoNo Switch Tower Museum

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    Penfield Reef Lighthouse - Nasty things right under the surface

    Penfield Reef Lighthouse

    4.0(2 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    A very benevolent…read moreghost Penfield Reef is a nasty place. The long, curving and extremely treacherous reef has claimed many a ship over the years and decades. Even today with the lighthouse and modern navigational aids several boats every summer manage to find the reef. The reef was well known and feared by mariners but it wasn't until 1874 that the present lighthouse was finally constructed. It is made of granite and wood and is one of the very last "unique' lights. Most of the ones built after it are the cheap, efficient, spark plug cast iron ones. Since the reef has claimed so many victims over the years it's a pretty spooky place. The reef has very sharp rocks that are just under the surface at low tide and even in a small craft like a kayak one has to be very aware of what is lurking just under the water. The area got even spookier in 1916 when the lighthouse keeper, Fred Jordan, decided to row ashore and see his family for Xmas. Well the area can get really feisty, really quickly and poor Fred got blown out to sea, never to be seen again. Even since that time people have claimed to have seen Fred. Sometimes rowing around the reef near the light and sometimes at the lighthouse itself but always looking seriously spooky. Fred never seems to bother anyone and it fact in 1942 he is even credited with saving some young boys that got lost out by the light in a small boat. They said a strange man in a small dory guided them to shore. They said the man that saved them didn't say anything and wouldn't come ashore even though the weather was getting really bad. The boys recognized that their savior was good old Fred from an old picture that was shown to them. Whether or not you believe the stories of Fred is up to you. This unique lighthouse that stands about a mile off shore, on the end of a very nasty reef is still a very spooky and cool place. If you go out there you better keep track of what is lurking just under the water and make sure you wave if you happen to see a guy in a small boat. A very spooky looking fellow named Fred.

    I would like to visit PENFIELD LIGHTHOUSE.I am a author of a triology series about a haunted…read morelighthouse.MY first book of the triology has been released by LULU.COM AVAILABLE UNDER MY AUTHOR NAME RICHARD SATTANNI.THE title of the first book is''TALES FROM THE HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE''A series of mysteries focused around a fictional lighthouse with ghost visits,sharks,sea monsters,as well as mermaids and of course murders of various nature,A good read for SUMMER wheter at the beach or at home in a hammock.UNFORGETTABLE characters,photos and great story lines.ORDER yours today. SINCERELY RICH SATTANNI/AUTHOR

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    Penfield Reef Lighthouse - Where's Fred?

    Where's Fred?

    Penfield Reef Lighthouse - A unique lighthouse

    A unique lighthouse

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    Way out there

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site - Pinecone

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

    4.4(76 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    Honestly slightly embarrassed to have learned about this spot from guest visiting when it is so…read moreclose to where I am based. This spot is Theodore Roosevelt's family summer home. The house itself can be toured with timed guided tours Friday through Sunday. These open for reservation 9:30a online for the same day and ate usually sold out in minutes so plan accordingly! I can't comment on the house since I did not snag tickets when I naively went. However, the grounds are beautiful and the walk down to the forested loop trail with the beach outlet to the harbor is stunning. There is also a museum onsite that is free to visit and enter. It contains history of the family's home life, initial political career in NY state, and Vice Presidency and Presidency, issues he championed, and post Presidency conservation work and legacy.

    Since the National Park Pass includes admission for a free tour, we visited on a weekday afternoon…read more Sagamore Hill National Historic Site was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, and it was known as his "Summer White House" during his presidency from 1902 to 1908. The house is a fascinating location that combines breathtaking architecture with history. It was like traveling back in time to visit this place. The house is a peaceful place to reflect because it is surrounded by beautiful views and lush grounds. There are numerous animals that Theodore Roosevelt hunted throughout the house. Predators are shown mouths open with their sharp teeth, while herbivores are depicted with their jaws closed. Theodore Roosevelt's life and presidency are fascinatingly detailed in the informative guided tours. If you're interested in history or looking to take in a beautiful and serene setting, you should pay a visit.

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    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site - The main house

    The main house

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

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    Darien Historical Marker - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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