Turtle Creek Preserve
Turtle Creek Preserve is a nature reserve in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Turtle Creek Preserve is situated nearby to the hamlet Otter Cove Estates, as well as near the town Essex.Places of Interest
Highlights include Connecticut River Museum and Centerbrook Congregational Church.
Connecticut River Museum
Museum
Photo: KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley.
Centerbrook Congregational Church
Community center
The Centerbrook Congregational Church, also known as the Centerbrook Meeting House, is a historic church at 51 Main Street in the Centerbrook village of Essex, Connecticut.
The Griswold Inn
Hotel
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Griswold Inn is located in Essex, Connecticut and is one of the oldest continuously run inns in the United States. It was founded by three brothers in the late 18th century and named after the Griswold Family of the area, and it has been under the stewardship of only six families.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Essex and Old Lyme.
Essex
Photo: Gregoryj77, Public domain.
Essex is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 6,733 at the 2020 census. It is made up of three villages: Essex Village, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton.
Old Lyme
Photo: Decumanus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Old Lyme is a coastal town in Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut. Old Lyme is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.
Old Saybrook
Photo: Juliejules, CC BY 3.0.
Old Saybrook is a city of 10,000 people in Connecticut at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy Old Saybrook's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Turtle Creek Preserve
- Type: Nature reserve
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.339° or 41° 20′ 21″ northLongitude
-72.3769° or 72° 22′ 37″ westOperator
The Nature ConservancyOpen location code
87H98JQF+J6OpenStreetMap ID
way 43439498OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
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