Location: East Haddam
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Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in East Haddam, Connecticut (CT)
East Haddam is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,126 at the 2010 census.
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1. Goodspeed Opera House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 380 reviews
GOODSPEED MUSICALS' Birthplace of the original productions of Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie, and the first regional theatre to receive two Special Tony Awards for its outstanding achievements, Goodspeed Musicals produces America's musical treasures to delight, inspire, and entertain you. Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, our two intimate theatres bring you closer to the excitement of live musicals. The beautiful surrounding countryside is brimming with restaurants, shops, and galleries for a get-away so perfect, you'll want to make it a Goodspeed day!
Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States
This theatre/opera house is a delight for the senses. They show a variety of world-class shows, such as Billy Elliott, South Pacific, and Camelot, in a truly gorgeous building that really adds to the overall experience. The building has existed since the mid-19th century, and you can feel the history of some of the shows that originated here, like Man of La Mancha. The acting/singing and the orchestra are consistently superb, which is really a testament to the theatre that it can attract such high-quality talent. It's set right in the heart of East Haddam, next to the Gelston House restaurant (great for a pre-show meal) and right on the scenic Connecticut River. Devils' Hopyard State Park and Gillette Castle State Park are both nearby.
2. Ray of Light Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Helping animals...inspiring people Come visit with all our animals. Feed the goats. Kids(under 80 lbs) can have a pony ride on Thursday, Friday or Saturdays from 11-2pm.
3. Gillette Castle State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 744 reviews
This 24-room mansion has undergone extensive renovations.
Reviewed By DreamTravelGuru - Montgomery, United States
If you like an outdoor adventure combined with a trip through the past. This was a great visit. The outdoor park has a number of trails to walk. you could spend as little as an hour or the whole day just walking the trails. The Gillette Castle itself is a wonder to visit. the unique architecture and history if fascinating. I loved all the personalized rooms he had created. We also took a ride on the Essex Train and River Boat. This gave a great view of the castle from the River. a unique view, you cannot get anywhere else.
4. Devil's Hopyard State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By DrLiz - Farmington, United States
The trails may be a little rocky, and in some spots steep, but the yellows and oranges kept the beauty ablaze!! It was unseasonably warm today, so there were many people about— Notable in that this place is not on a main drag, it clearly takes some driving on numerous hidden back roads to get here. However, it was well worth the ride I enjoy the hiking, so the state park is well worth the miles and miles of trails through the hills you could take. If you’re just there to see the falls, for the less adventurous, you could park at the side of the road and look over the fence to see them— breathtakingly gorgeous! Or park, and walk for hours. Lots and lots of places to picnic, and Porta potties are available near the parking areas. There’s also a campsite for those who intend to stay. For me, the only part that was somewhat disappointing, is there is no monument or homage paid to the historic significance of the area. I would like to have had the exact location of the mill, or of the Battle with the British indicated somewhere. Still, a lovely place to land
5. East Haddam Swing Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By O7596DCjanetl - Haddam, United States
We love our passage through this area. The bridge operator always allows us safe passage with out 40 foot sail boat.
