Hartford, Connecticut: Jack, First Presidential Pardon Turkey
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Riverside Park
- Address:
- 57 Leibert Rd, Hartford, CT
- Directions:
- I-91 exit 33. Turn east onto Jennings Rd, then quickly turn right onto Leibert Rd. When the road veers right to pass back under the freeway, turn left to enter Riverside Park. Drive to the end, park in the lot, and continue by walking south along the riverfront trail. You'll quickly come upon the turkey statue, on the left.
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Jack, First Presidential Pardon Turkey
Jack was destined for the President's Christmas dinner table when Abe Lincoln took pity on the bird and spared its life.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [05/17/2015]Visitor Tips and News About Jack, First Presidential Pardon Turkey
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We went there in July. We touched on the app where it says "Directions" and had Waze take us. In the middle of the highway it said "You reached your destination." I guess if we pulled over and jumped we would've been there. If one keeps driving to the next exit and gets off and looks for Riverside Park, then you will find it.
[Roadtrip18, 08/01/2021]Jack, First Presidential Pardon Turkey
The statue is about a quarter of a mile down the Riverside path. The view overlooks the river.
[Susan, 01/17/2016]
The First Presidential Pardon Turkey is a short walk down the sculpture river walk. Locals say the area can be sketchy, so visit in the daylight.
[Meghan, 08/28/2015]
Roadside Presidents App for iPhone. Find this attraction and more: museums, birthplaces, graves of the Chief Execs, first ladies, pets, assassins and wannabes. Prez bios and oddball trivia. Available on the App Store.
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No river jumping, please! In those situations, our written directions can be very helpful. We've moved the map point off the precise turkey statue location and into the parking lot -- from there, travelers can read the final (walking) directions...