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Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House

Stonington, CT
860-535-8445
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Ranked #4 of 6 attractions in Stonington
Description: Palmer, an early ship captain, was the original inhabitant of this 16-room Victorian mansion.
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Norwich, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Great photo shot here. weather was great kids loved it water was calm ferries passed. Went to ocean beach after.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012 via mobile

The Palmer house was informative. There was a lot of information available but we felt rushed. Not a relaxing time. A missed opportunity for us.

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Waterford, Connecticut, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

It is a beautiful spot! I live in CT and hadn't been there before. Was so glad I went. It's a must see.

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North Stonington, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

whether you are going for just drinks in the basement bar with the quaint and cozy fireplace or upstairs to enjoy a dinner and the most yummy garlic spread for your bread, you won't be disappointed.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

Old mansion from the 1820s, Captain Palmer's claim to fame while on a seal hunt expedition that he was the first to see the Antartic. He is one of three early explorers to make this claim. His home is a well appointed home full of period furnishings. The rooms have high ceilings with beautiful marble fireplaces. I was allowed to... More

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