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Connecticut's most independent Main Street, near Wesleyan University

VISIT
DOWNTOWN.
LIVE IN
DOWNTOWN.
FALL IN LOVE WITH
DOWNTOWN.

 

Visit Us

Experience our classic-yet-quirky Main Street, just off center in the heart of Connecticut. Whether you’re here for the weekend, or ready to put down roots and stay awhile, here’s some help in making it happen.

 

 
Directions
Strolling Map
 
 
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“had A Lovely View of the Neighborhood”

Where to stay?

Historic and friendly, the Inn at Middletown is the perfect place to stay when you visit Downtown Middletown.  An easy walk to restaurants, the riverfront and Wesleyan University.

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Love is in the air

 
 
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Planning a wedding? Start with the experts at the Inn at Middletown, and say YES to the dress at Lastrina Girls Bridal Salon.

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Choose one of the magically lovely venues near downtown, like Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate or St. Clement’s Castle.

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Our Main Street was voted “One of the Most Romantic” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, perfect for an unforgettable celebration.

 

Live in
Downtown

 

Walk to brunch, lunch, coffee, dunch, drinks, dinner, dessert…and that’s just the food! You’ve also got lots of choices in where to live downtown. Whether you dream of historic houses or want the most modern apartment in town, you’ll find a home you love.

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College Visits

Middletown is a college town on the Connecticut River - maybe that’s how we stay so young at just 370 years old! Take a tour of world-renowned Wesleyan University, just up the hill from Main Street, and don’t miss Middlesex Community College in the South Farms district of town.

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Middlesex Community College
 
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Live Like a Local

Even if you’re just here for a visit, you can live like a local. You’ll find lots of downtown resources at the SHOP/Services link. Plus, here are a few of the local links we use to find out what’s going on in town!

Middletown Press
Mayor Ben Florsheim/facebook
Downtown M-town/Facebook
City Arts/Facebook
I Love Middletown/Instagram
Middletown Eye

Think Business

Our Main Street is a community of independent entrepreneurs.  If you’re thinking of starting a business here, drop us a line at the Downtown Business District, and connect with the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Middletown. We’re having fun doing business here and we bet you will too! 

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