OF EAST HADDAM, CONNECTICUT
by Maryann Caron
Tucked away in a small valley
near the Connecticut River lies East Haddam, Connecticut. East Haddam
is a small town of 6,500, and its quaint personality is above the rest.
The history, the people and the landscape makes East Haddam a wonderful
place to live, visit and learn by. East
Haddam Connectiut - CT information directory for East Haddam Connecticut
Who would think that Broadway
shows are right in your back
door as you browse through the numerous plays shown at the Goodspeed Opera
House. Goodspeed
Musicals
Goodspeed
Musicals: Goodspeed Library of Musical Theatre
As you stand on the terrace of Gillette's Castle you have the beautiful view of the Connecticut River. You cannot help but notice the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry bringing passengers across the Connecticut river. In older times the cost was three pence for a man and horse and now a mere $2.25 for a car and 75 cents for each passenger will allow you to see the elegance of the river before you .http://chesterct.com/ferry.htm
After taking your voyage across the river, you may decide to take a walk through Johnsonville, which is an industrial village. Although closed to the public, you can still appreciate its wealth of history and beauty. Johnsonville, East Haddam CT
In the mood for a picnic lunch and hike to a summit which overlooks the rolling hills of the Eight Mile River Watershed? Devils Hopyard may be a place you would like to visit. http://dep.state.ct.us/rec/parks.htm#Pa
If you come into town from the west side of the Connecticut River, http://www.connix.com/~crm/delaney.htm#crconn you will undoubtedly cross over the East Haddam Swing bridge which is one of the oldest and longest turnstile bridges in the country.
