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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Cedarcrest Hospital, Newington

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There’s no official statistic proving it, but Connecticut might just lead the nation in supposedly haunted and abandoned mental health facilities. Here’s another one, this time in the heart of the state, just off the Berlin Turnpike.

Undercliff Sanatorium, Meriden

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Undercliff Sanatorium in Meriden is another in the long line of creepy, abandoned mental hospitals in Connecticut.

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.

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