The Land of the Sleeping Giant encompasses forests, historic sites and scenic byways for outdoor recreational activities. The Farmington Canals connect to various pathways surrounding Hamden’s diverse neighborhoods. Many museums also dot the area, often with historical sites and houses. Highlights include historical sites like the Eli Whitney Museum and the George Atwater House. Hamden has an excellent network of colleges and universities and is home to Paier College of Art and to the mighty Bobcats of Quinnipiac University. Century old family operated farms like Hindinger Farm & Vignola Farm provide a variety of fresh produce to Hamden’s locals and seasonal farmer’s market. Hamden has the ingredients to craft unique and memorable experiences.

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Hamden

Points of Interest

& Landmarks

Historic, Cultural & Farm Attractions

Historic & Cultural Attractions

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Farm Attractions

A. Spruce Hill Farm

21 Broken Arrow Rd., Hamden. 203-288-2796

Christmas tree farm

Broken Arrow Nursery

13 Broken Arrow Rd., Hamden. 203-288-1026

Trees, shrubs, perennials, Christmas trees

KayCee Farm LLC

315 Gaylord Mountain Rd., Hamden. 203-996-8686

Maple syrup, honey

Two Guys from Woodbridge

4066 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-281-5559

Hydroponic-organic greenhouse, greens, veggies, CSA

Lockwood Farm, Agricultural Experiment Station

890 Evergreen Ave., Hamden. 203-974-8618

Joseph's Tree Farm

208 Kirk Rd., Hamden. 203-239-5050

Cut your own Christmas trees

Hamden Farmers Market

2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 203-287-7100

Thursdays, June through October

Vignola's Farm

501 Paradise Ave., Hamden. 203-248-8630

Variety of fresh produce

Hindinger Farm

835 Dunbar Hill Rd., Hamden. 203-288-0700

Fresh fruits and veggies

Gio Valley Vineyards

66 Dunbar Ln., Hamden. 203-530-2921

Growing Cayuga, Cab Franc and Lemburger grapes.

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Eli Whitney Museum

915 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-488-0423

Education

George Atwater House (c. 1820)

91845 State St., Hamden.

Historic site, private home

Atwater Linton House, aka Appledore (c. 1781)

1804 State St., Hamden.

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Private Homes: Visitors must be aware that, whether designated by national, state, or municipal governments, landmarks and cultural history sites are often privately owned and are not open to the public.

Sleeping Giant State Park (est. 1924)

300 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. 203-287-5658

Sleeping Giant Tower, National Register of Historic Places

Quinnipiac University (est. 1929)

275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. 203-582-8200

Education

Jonathan Dickerman House Museum (1792)

105 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. 203-287-2680

Historic site, museum. Open limited hours/by appointment

1. Orrin Todd House (1815)

3369 Whitney Ave., Hamden.

Historic site, private home

1. Mt. Carmel Church & Parish House (1840)

3280 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-248-7408

Historic site, private home

1. Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

3011 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-582-6500

Museum, gallery. At Quinnipiac University

1. Elam Ives House (1790)

95 Ives St., Hamden.

Historic site, private home

1. Hamden Memorial Town Hall (1924)

2900 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 203-287-7000

Historic site, architecture

Miller Memorial Cultural Center (est.1880)

2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 203-248-6030

Hamden Historical Society. History & Cultural Centers

1. Hamden High School (1935)

2040 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 203-407-2040

Historic site, National Register of Historic Places

1. Alphonso Johnson House (1859)

1 Gilbert Ave., Hamden.

Historic site, private home

1. Paier College of Art (est. 1946)

20 Gorham Ave., Hamden. 203-287-3031

Education

1. Hamden Bank & Trust Building (1928)

1 Circular Dr., Hamden. 203-315-6020

Historic site, private business

1. Whitney Congregational Church (1834)

1247 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-780-8890

Historic site

1. Thornton Wilder House

50 Deepwood Dr., Hamden.

Historic site

1. Eli Whitney Boarding House (1827)

940 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-562-6312

Historic site, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation

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