This 105 acre park connected to New Rochelle by a wondrous drawbridge; is a deserted island worth living on. The Harbor Club, which was the Glen Island casino in the 1930's had many famous faces at the card tables on a given night. Ozzie Nelson was known to spend an afternoon at the casino. The casino closed in 1978 and reopened in 1983. Shortly after the Harbor Club was opened. The Harbor club is now a luxurious space that accommodates weddings and special events.
The Glen Island Castle, was built in Germany and reassembled on Glen Island in the late 1800's. During WW2 bands would play and patrons would stroll the grounds of the castle. Cannons and mounted rocks are strategically situated on the grounds. The island offers picnic grounds, boat launchings and pathways. I suggest you stay for longer than a three hour tour.
I am adding these places on my travel list!! Great write-up!
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