Wallingford

Located in the New Haven County in the state of Connecticut, the city of Wallingford lies along the Quinnipiac River. The city was started as a village by 38 planters and freemen in 1667. 126 people had settled here by 1670 and the city was officially incorporated that year. Wallingford rose economically through the many silverware and Britannia ware plants located here. Lovers of the outdoors will find much to their liking in Wallingford. The city is home to many parks that offer a serene atmosphere for the visitors to walk around in and enjoy the lovely weather of this city. The parks are also not short of amenities and entertaining facilities. The Community Lake Park is comprised of more than 9 acres and provides the best in outdoor activities. Visitors can take advantage of the many amenities including baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball pitches and picnic areas. The Doolittle Park is well known for its wonderful play area of over 15 acres. Other parks that you can visit if you feel like taking in the beautiful scenery include Lufberry Park, Pragemann Park and Grand St. Park.

A unique attraction to Wallingford is the Trail of Terror. This attraction is an outdoor Haunted Area. The visitors are taken through a purpose built city that is full of scary creatures, characters and architecture. The experience that you will go through is unrivalled as you walk through the creepy, dark streets of the Trail of Terror. There are several characters lurking in the shadows who are all real people, making the experience even more genuine and exciting. Some of these characters talk to you while others simply scream. The environment is very well designed to provide the best scares and the perfect horror movie atmosphere. Anyone visiting Wallingford has to definitely visit the Trail of Terror, to experience a night they will never forget.

Wallingford has a lot to offers for the admirers of arts and culture. The Paul Mellon Arts Center is a marvel in modern architecture. This building is not just a fantastic object to look at; it also holds many entertaining events and shows. This is also the venue for an array of art exhibitions throughout the year. The premier venue for live performances in Wallingford is the Chevrolet Theatre. This 5,000 seat venue was opened in 1957 and is the city's favorite venue for live shows and concerts. After a refurbishment in 1995, the Chevrolet is now the largest theatre in Connecticut. In addition to major touring Broadway shows, the theatre has been host to acts like Tina Turner, ZZ Top, The Kinks, Coldplay and Bob Dylan. Visitors in the near future can catch performances of theatre productions like Brand New, Grease and Journey or concerts by Chelsea Handler and Steve Miller. Wallingford is a city that is diverse in nature and caters for all tastes and preferences. From scenic locations and walking trails to world class theatre and concerts, the city has it all. Buy your Wallingford Tickets today to guarantee a vacation that will be etched in your memory for years to come.