The New York Times recently released its list of 52 Places to Love in 2021. Among the international recommendations of towns in places like England, Greece, India, and Paraguay, a small Connecticut town made the list. Home to approximately 10,000 people, the charming little town of East Haddam is proof that great things do come in small packages. Here are a few of the things that make East Haddam so special.
- Goodspeed Opera House
Traveler photo submitted by BillT2/Tripadvisor The historical Goodspeed Opera House sits on the Connecticut River and shines as the birthplace of some of the most loved musicals of all time. Every production at this theatre is like having a seat on Broadway.
- Devil’s Hopyard State Park
Joe Podbielski/500px Prime/GettyImages Chapman Falls, located in Devil’s Hopyard State Park, is only one of the scenic views you will find in this nature lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a hiker, camper, or just want to visit the waterfalls for a few hours, your senses will marvel at the natural beauty.
- Gillette Castle
VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/Photodisc/GettyImages Originally the home of American actor, William Gillette, the medieval-looking stone mansion continues its own theatrical performance with its beautiful furnishings, secret room, and stunning architecture and grounds.
- East Haddam swing bridge
Enzo Figueres/Moment Open/GettyImages Located near the Goodspeed Opera House, the century-old East Haddam swing bridge offers gorgeous views of the Connecticut River and swings open to let large passing boats pass through.
- Autumn
Michael King/ iStock / Getty Images Plus Beautiful autumn scenery may not be limited only to the town of East Haddam, but it is a Connecticut feature that definitely makes this a place to love.
- Treasured memories
CHBD/ iStock / Getty Images Plus The small town feeling isn’t limited to size. It’s the community, the New England beauty, and the history that make this unlike anyplace else in the world.
Have you been to East Haddam? What things do you love best about it?
Traveler photo submitted by BillT2/Tripadvisor
The historical Goodspeed Opera House sits on the Connecticut River and shines as the birthplace of some of the most loved musicals of all time. Every production at this theatre is like having a seat on Broadway.
Joe Podbielski/500px Prime/GettyImages
Chapman Falls, located in Devil’s Hopyard State Park, is only one of the scenic views you will find in this nature lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a hiker, camper, or just want to visit the waterfalls for a few hours, your senses will marvel at the natural beauty.
VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/Photodisc/GettyImages
Originally the home of American actor, William Gillette, the medieval-looking stone mansion continues its own theatrical performance with its beautiful furnishings, secret room, and stunning architecture and grounds.
Enzo Figueres/Moment Open/GettyImages
Located near the Goodspeed Opera House, the century-old East Haddam swing bridge offers gorgeous views of the Connecticut River and swings open to let large passing boats pass through.
Michael King/ iStock / Getty Images Plus
Beautiful autumn scenery may not be limited only to the town of East Haddam, but it is a Connecticut feature that definitely makes this a place to love.
CHBD/ iStock / Getty Images Plus
The small town feeling isn’t limited to size. It’s the community, the New England beauty, and the history that make this unlike anyplace else in the world.
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Address: 6 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423, USAAddress: Devil’s Hopyard State Park, 366 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423, USAAddress: Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam, CT 06423, USAAddress: East Haddam Swing Bridge, 6 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA
