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Boardman House Inn

8 Norwich Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

This historic mansion is a short walk from the Goodspeed Opera House and the Connecticut River.

You will find the casual luxury and charm of an elegant country house. The newly renovated rooms and suites are individually designed and decorated with period antiques, antique oriental rugs, and 18th and 19th century artwork.

Getaway Machimoodus

298 East Haddam-Moodus Rd., Moodus, CT 06469

45 tiny cabins range in size from 140 to 200 square feet and are located on 86 acres. The largest cabins can accommodate four people because they are equipped with bunk beds. And guests are welcome to bring their dogs.

The cabins include a large bay window that looks out to the secluded Connecticut woods, a kitchenette, bathroom with a very tiny but perfectly operable shower as well.

Inn at Middletown

70 Main Street, Middletown , CT 06457

Nestled in the scenic Connecticut River Valley, Inn at Middletown is located in an 1800's era building on Main Street that is surrounded by many charming shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Take a tour of Wesleyan University, two blocks from the hotel. Explore Essex Village or historic sites like Wadsworth Mansion. The inn's beautiful setting in downtown Middletown invites days of exploration and relaxation.

Saybrook Point Resort and Marina

2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Here where the river merges with the sound, experience Saybrook Point’s signature blend of timeless ambiance and modern comforts.

Things To Do

Food

Food & Drink

Gelston House

8 Main Street , East Haddam, CT 06423

Enjoy a delightful dinner while taking in a beautiful view of the river.

On the Rocks Restaurant

1 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam, CT 06423

Perched atop a beautiful rock ledge overlooking the award-winning course, On The Rocks Restaurant at Fox Hopyard offers a perfect blend of New England charm and elegance. Offering a variety of fare, Chef and General Manager Nick Muce will sure to please with his culinary delights. On The Rocks also serves as a perfect location for corporate meetings to special events to weddings. The exceptional staff will help plan a stunning event, indoors or out

Marker 37

72 Railroad Ave., Chester, CT 06412

Marker 37 offers a riverside Dock & Dine Restaurant experience @ Chester Point Marina along the Connecticut River. We offer seasonal menus, in house events, an amazing atmosphere for private events and exquisite catering services.

Yankee Cider Company

23 Petticoat Lane, East Haddam, CT 06423

Connecticut's original farm cidery tap room featuring a variety of hard ciders grown, pressed, and produced blossom to bottle at the farm. Specilizing in crafting delicious New Entgland-style hard ciders from apples grown in East Haddam, CT, Yankee Cider Company is a family owned farm and one of Connecticut's largest farm cideries. The Tap Room is located at the Yankee Cider Barn at Staehly Farm Winery on Petticoat Lane and features flights and pours of hard ciders and Staehly Farm winery wines, in addition to pick-your-own fruit during the season.

Shopping

Shopping

Downtown Mystic

W Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355

Downtown Middletown

Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457

Outdoor

Outdoor & Nature

Devils Hopyard

366 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

Gillette Castle State Park

67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423