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Weird Middletown: Jimmy D's Antiques

Posted by JeanDesiree 08/30/2008 8:12 PM

Tags: Jimmy Ds, antiques, shopping, Route 66, Middletown

Jimmy D's Antiques, on the way out of town on Route 66, is by far the most bizarre bazaar in Middletown. Tons of strange stuff is stored inside the house, on the front porch, in the front lawn, and in the back yard. It's a vast clearinghouse of America's kitsch of the ages. It's also been o

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Tunneling Under Middletown | Views of the Connecticut River

Posted by JeanDesiree 06/05/2008 11:11 AM

Tags: Connecticut River, tunnel, Middletown, Route 9

Tunneling Under Middletown | Views of the Connecticut River

The tunnel under Route 9 leads to a sidewalk running along the Connecticut River. The tunnel used to be filled with graffiti, but has been whitewashed recently. Its architecture retains its strange, but welcome effect on the senses... (Route 9 Tunnel, Middletown, CT)
If you're looking for a nice walk around town this summer, head down to the tunnel that periscopes the river. Wesleyan's rowing team uses this area for practice, so you may catch a glimpse of shining muscle if you go at the right time of the year.

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