The Atlas Obscura Guide To Waterbury

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Waterbury, Connecticut

Updated July 10, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Waterbury

Waterbury, Connecticut

Holy Land USA

A religious-themed park filled with folk art to bring biblical stories to life that fell into disrepair and now being restored.

Waterbury, Connecticut

Abandoned Fairy Village

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

Waterbury, Connecticut

Timexpo Museum

This strangely amalgamated museum explores the history of the Timex clock company as well as archaeology.

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Paul Bunyan is very much a local landmark.

Cheshire, Connecticut

Paul Bunyan Muffler Man

A 26-foot-tall fiberglass American legend stands proudly here.

7 miles from Waterbury

Plymouth, Connecticut

Ted Knight Memorial Bridge

A bridge commemorating the actor's legacy and his Terryville roots.

8 miles from Waterbury

Cheshire, Connecticut

Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

8 miles from Waterbury

Plymouth, Connecticut

Lock Museum of America

Explore the world's largest collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate hardware, and crack the code on an antique-filled escape room.

8 miles from Waterbury

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Waterbury

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Waterbury, Connecticut

Updated July 10, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Waterbury

Waterbury, Connecticut

Holy Land USA

Waterbury, Connecticut

Abandoned Fairy Village

Waterbury, Connecticut

Timexpo Museum

Cheshire, Connecticut

Paul Bunyan Muffler Man

Plymouth, Connecticut

Ted Knight Memorial Bridge

Cheshire, Connecticut

Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum

Plymouth, Connecticut

Lock Museum of America

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