About this city
East Haddam is an expansive, historic rural town located in Middlesex County on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River. Incorporated in 1734, the town evolved from a colonial farming and shipbuilding community into a prominent 19th-century summer resort destination. It is globally recognized in the theatrical world for the Goodspeed Opera House, a beautifully restored Victorian structure where legendary Broadway musicals like 'Annie' and 'Man of La Mancha' were originally developed. Geographically characterized by dense forests, dramatic river cliffs, and steep ravines, East Haddam preserves a classic New England country atmosphere alongside world-class cultural institutions.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Attend a professional Broadway-caliber musical production at the historic riverside Goodspeed Opera House, explore the eccentric stone medieval-style castle and scenic hiking trails at Gillette Castle State Park, view the roaring waterfalls inside Devil's Hopyard State Park, and visit the historic schoolhouse where American hero Nathan Hale once taught.
