Sleeping Giant State Park

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut’s skyline with a designated Trout Park, lookout tower, hiking and nature trails, picnicking.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Weekends and holidays $7/CT vehichles and $10/out-of-state vehicles.
Address
200 Mount Carmel Ave. I-91 Ex. 10, Rte. 15 Ex. 61
Phone
(203) 789-7498
Website
www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks
Map
Get Directions →

More Things to Do

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Hamden Clarion Hotel & Suites

103 rooms (16 suites, some with fireplace, Jacuzzi), TV, coffee lounge, I pool, sauna, fitness…

Learn more →

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Days Inn

34 units (eight suites), TV, Jacuzzi.

Learn more →

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Clarice L. Buckman Theater & Alumni Hall

Jazz and chamber music series, theatrical performances.

Learn more →

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Eli Whitney Museum

"Inventing Change" outlines the Whitney legacy of the site. Water Learning Lab, an outdoor learning…

Learn more →

Explore all of Hamden →

Events in Hamden