Bring the whole family and friends to this great place with lots of room for fun. Outdoor picnic table for 15, Grill, Hammocks and more. East Haddam is home to endless amazing parks, Hiking, Kayaking & skiing all within a 30 minute drive...Gillettte Castle & the Goodspeed Opera house are minutes away. Also its nice that a short walk away is tavern on the hill a great BBQ place, coffee/Pizza/Groceries etc..Machimoodus State Park and Lake Hayward are my favorites.
East Haddam offers visitors the opportunity to explore history, art and natural beauty in scenic New England. The town covers 56.6 square miles, including the village of Moodus and five other distinct areas east of the Connecticut River. In addition to the well-known attractions and outdoor recreation areas, visitors will also discover historic homes, scenic views, preserved open space, country roads, unique small businesses and other local treasures. Enjoy a "getaway" in a location that the Nature Conservancy calls "One of the last great places."
Music on the River, Monday evenings, mid-July-August.
Outdoor theater at Gillette Castle, weekends, early-July through early-August.
Fife & Drum Corps Ancient Muster, third Saturday in October.
Top Five Attractions:
Gillette Caste State Park.
Goodspeed Opera House.
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse.
Connecticut River Swing Bridge.
Lake Hayward.
