Eolia Mansion at Harkness State

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With its unparalleled views of the Long Island Sound and architectural splendors, Harkness Memorial State Park is a popular destination for picnicking, flying kites, birding, fishing, and photography. Harkness’s mix of landscapes, from sand dunes to salt marshes to coastal grasslands, makes for an ideal habitat for birds and other wildlife, including the piping plover, least terns, and osprey. Additionally, down on the beach is one of the state’s go-to shoreline fishing spots, with its peak being in the early morning or evening during high tide.