East Haddam Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

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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  … Read more > 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.

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Top East Haddam Hotels

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Bishopsgate
3.5
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7 Norwich Rd, East Haddam, Connecticut

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Banner Lodge Resort Development
4.0
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10 Banner Rd, East Haddam, Connecticut

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Klar Crest Resort & Motel
3.5
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11 Johnsonville Rd, Moodus, Connecticut

Top East Haddam Things To Do

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GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE
3.0
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264 Town Street, East Haddam, Connecticut

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Fox Hopyard Golf Course
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1 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, Connecticut

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Goodspeed Opera House Tour
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Route 82, East Haddam, CT 06423

Top East Haddam Restaurants

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Sanibel Farms
3.5
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328 Town St, East Haddam, Connecticut

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La Vita Gustosa
4.0
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9 Main St, East Haddam, Connecticut

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Gelston House
3.5
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8 Main St, East Haddam, Connecticut

Local Area Map: East Haddam, Connecticut

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Hartford 22 mi
2. Stamford 60 mi
3. New Haven 24 mi
4. Waterbury 29 mi
5. Bridgeport 41 mi
6. Norwalk 52 mi
7. Danbury 49 mi
8. Manchester 20 mi
9. Milford 32 mi

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