- Our list of the best things to do in East Haddam, Connecticut, features the top 432 nearby activities — including 182 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Haddam, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355
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The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
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Suitable for open and league bowling as well as private events, Lakewood Lanes offers 42 synthetic lanes with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar and a game area with arcade and redemption games.
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.
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The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut is a professional theater that also presents high-quality community productions. Auditions for local talent are posted on the Seven Angels' website. All ticket prices are affordable, and donations are gratefully accepted at the venue and online.
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Seaside Shadows
10 Cottrell Street, Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT 06247
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As a ghost tour, Seaside Shadows takes visitors on a walking trip through cemeteries and the downtown area while narrating the history of famous individuals from the town. The tour guide gives tips for taking psychic pictures with cameras.
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For an activity ever increasing in popularity, guests are trying Mystic Stand Up Paddle Board. Included in the package are equipment rentals, pictures, video, and private to large group training sessions.