Abandoned

Here are some of the more interesting and creepy abandoned places in Connecticut. From ghost towns to ancient settlements to ruins, you’ll find it here.

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Gay City, Hebron

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Bolton is home to Gay City State Park, which features the remains of a once-thriving—and possibly, troubled—mill town. Not that there’s anything wrong with it.

What Lurks Beneath

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Unbeknownst to many citizens of Connecticut, there are a few odd things below the surfaces of our favorite lakes.

Return to Seaside

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Before it was known as a creepy abandoned mental hospital, Seaside Sanatorium was a place that employed unusual methods to cure sick kids.

Cunningham Tower, Cornwall

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Atop Mohawk Mountain sits a curious stone tower that has looked out over the Litchfield Hills for nearly a century.

Sterling Opera House, Derby

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During its heyday, the Sterling Opera House had its share of famous entertainers visiting and fat ladies singing. Now it’s gaining a reputation for ghostly spirits haunting. Update: We visit the Sterling Opera House to see if Andy wants to come out and play …

Johnsonville, East Haddam

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East Haddam is home to an abandoned village that once was home to a thriving mill and almost became a Victorian Era tourist attraction.

Seaside Sanatorium, Waterford

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Once a children’s hospital, and later a facility for the mentally challenged, Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford has been abandoned for over a decade, despite its architectural pedigree and prime location. Update: We visited Seaside in April 2011.

Park (Hog) River, Hartford

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A river runs under it — and by it, we mean Hartford. But for centuries, the Park River (aka Hog River), was above ground and accessible to all.

Mansfield Training School, Mansfield

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In its heyday, the Mansfield Training Center was one of the busiest mental health facilities in the state. Now some believe the buildings that remain are still busy — with the spirits of patients long gone.

Long Beach West, Stratford, and Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport

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Another summer passes and aside from a few trespassing artists, the former popular destination that was Pleasure Beach continues to be like a ghost town, slowly rotting away.

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