Location: East Haddam
Top Things to do in East Haddam
The 6 Best Nature & Parks 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. 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.
2. 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
3. Ballek’s Garden Center
We are open all year! Come visit our tropical greenhouse in the winter months and explore our extensive collection of annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs and etc. through the spring and summer months! We also host the seasonal East Haddam Farmer’s Market June through September, Saturday’s 9-12.
4. Hurd State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
