Guidebook for East Haddam
Parks & Nature
The State Park is a good space to run or hike and which also offers a unique museum that is open seasonally. The Castle was built by William Gillette, the original "Sherlock Holmes", and has a visitor center and free Sherlock Holmes plays in-season.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkThe State Park is a good space to run or hike and which also offers a unique museum that is open seasonally. The Castle was built by William Gillette, the original "Sherlock Holmes", and has a visitor center and free Sherlock Holmes plays in-season.
Arts & Culture
Different musicals all through the season. This iconic theater is the birthplace of "Annie" and many other American theatrical classics.
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StDifferent musicals all through the season. This iconic theater is the birthplace of "Annie" and many other American theatrical classics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local farm and winery with sprawling acreage and orchards. Part of the Connecticut Wine Passport Program, which can be picked up for free at the winery May through October. www.staehlys.com
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Staehly Farm Winery
278 Town StLocal farm and winery with sprawling acreage and orchards. Part of the Connecticut Wine Passport Program, which can be picked up for free at the winery May through October. www.staehlys.com
Food Scene
Great Italian cuisine. Excellent pizza and better than the local "pizza joints". Features farm-to-table CT Grown produce in the menu. Bar with live music as well.
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La Vita
9 Main StGreat Italian cuisine. Excellent pizza and better than the local "pizza joints". Features farm-to-table CT Grown produce in the menu. Bar with live music as well.
Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House & Cafe
374 Town StHadlyme Country Market
1 Ferry RdGood sandwich shop and rustic, old-styled convenience store
Sightseeing
Original school house of the American Revolutionary War spy Nathan Hale. Beautiful views of the Connecticut River and East Haddam Swing Bridge. "My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country"
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse East Haddam
29 Main StOriginal school house of the American Revolutionary War spy Nathan Hale. Beautiful views of the Connecticut River and East Haddam Swing Bridge. "My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country"
State Park with beautiful waterfalls in autumn.
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Parque Estatal de Devil's Hopyard
366 Hopyard RdState Park with beautiful waterfalls in autumn.
Essentials
Grist Mill Market
25 Falls RdSmall, local grocery store with deli counter and meats.
Sanibel Market
328 Town StShopping
Goodspeed's Station Country Store
22 Bridge RdLots of Connecticut-made goods and high-end boutique.