East Haddam Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on East Haddam, Connecticut


If the family loves nature, especially bodies of water, then East Haddam vacations can bring much excitement and satisfaction. Different bodies of water were influential in shaping East Haddam’s history as well as the present local government policies and thriving industries. First, the early settlers came with the currents of the Connecticut River, which bounds the western part of East Haddam. The settlers’ main occupations are farming and trading. They farmed using the fertile soil made possible by the river and the nearby lakes, Bashan Lake, Moodus Reservoir, and Lake Hayward. And they traded with people of the neighboring towns. This is why there is a swing bridge over the Connecticut River. The most significant trade industry in the early days of East Haddam is located in the Moodus Village where water-powered textile mills sprung like mushrooms in a rainy day during the wave of European immigration. Today, the location is a famous tourist destination, with sites such as the Gelston House and the Gillette Castle. East Haddam has become a summer resorts and the numerous East Haddam accommodations, restaurants, and theaters are witnesses to this progress in tourism. But East Haddam vacations are deemed incomplete if the Moodus Village is left out. If the traveler’s hearing is sharp enough, he or she might hear the infamous Moodus noises that stem from moving seismic plates underneath. For travelers who advocate the conservation of nature, they might want to check out the Devil’s Hopyard State Park where a great section of the Eight Mile River, with its waterfall and hemlock gorge, is protected.

East Haddam, Connecticut Lodging

  1. East Haddam Hotels7 Norwich Rd./Rte. 82
    PO Box 290, East Haddam, CT 06423

    "inn itself is a landmark building, and the furnishings are quite lovely and comfortable" more on Tripadvisor

      East Haddam, Connecticut Things To Do

      1. East Haddam Golf Courses1 Hopyard Rd
        East Haddam, CT 06423

        Fox Hopyard has a beautiful layout that uses the natural Connecticut woods wonderfully. Knowing you distances is a must in order to deal with the many forced carries and doglegs on the course. Tee ... more on golfreview.com

      2. East Haddam Music And Theater6 Main St
        East Haddam, CT 06423

        Overview Dedicated to the preservation of the American Musical Theater. They perform nationally acclaimed ... more on Wcities

      3. East Haddam National And State Parks67 River Road
        East Haddam, CT 06423-1462

        Gillette Castle is certainly one of my most favorite places I have ever been to. It ... more on Yahoo! Travel

      1. Ballek's Garden Center
      2. Allegra Farm, Horse-Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Museum
      3. Goodspeed Opera House Tour
      4. Eagle Aviation
      1. Hurd State Park
      2. Palmer Warner House
      3. Gillette Castle State Park

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