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Harkness Makes 'Best Outdoor Activities' List

Yankee Magazine calls Harkness Memorial State Park one of 2012's best outdoor activities

Posted by Caitlin Marquis, May 25, 2012 at 02:30 pm

Way to go, !

Yankee Magazine has named the Waterford venue to its "Connecticut's Best Outdoor Activities 2012" List.

The magazine's editors rank Harkness as the "Best Mansion by the Sound," noting the park, including the gardens and mansion, are open on weekends for tours.

Check out the full list of 2012's best outdoor activities here.

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