- TripBuzz found 357 things to do with kids in or near East Haddam, Connecticut, including 344 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Groton and Waterford.
- From The Captain's Fishing Adventures & River Tours to Devil's Hopyard State Park, the East Haddam area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- Grand castles, historic bridges and lush foliage make up East Haddam, Connecticut's beautiful scenery. Popular with tourists for its historical attractions, the city offers many tours and sites throughout its fifty-six square miles. The local state parks feature ponds and lakes where guests can enjoy spending an afternoon picnic aboard a small boat.
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Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
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Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
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Accommodating a variety of boats of different sizes, Brewer's Dauntless Shipyard is a historic marina with views of the Connecticut River. Hamburg Cove and Selden's Creek are accessible by boat within close proximity of the marina.
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At Cortland Park, shoppers can find luxurious 100% cashmere sweaters under the same label's name. Classic crew sweaters, dresses and even draperies can be found here in addition to other clothing lines.
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Kids and adults love to visit the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The museum features a wide assortment of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Guided tours are available. School groups must reserve tours in advance.
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First established in 1916, Coleman Brother Shows Inc is a popular carnival company that operated throughout New England. There are currently over 30 rides, including a detailed carousel, tilt-a-whirl, and a large Ferris wheel.
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Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.
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A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
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Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.