The Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse on West Main Street is one of Meriden, Connecticut's most well-renowned theaters. If you're a fan of gripping plays, this is the place to be.
Middletown is home to the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box that features a giant clown head pop out of a 50 foot (15.24 meters) high structure every minute. Bill Ziegler, owner of Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, teamed up with artist Chris Hausback and came up with this unique roadside attraction that has thousands of visitors every year. Wild Bill's is a unique place where you will find everything from rare toys, random objects, games, magazines, books and collectibles. Along with the largest jack-in-the-box, Wild Bill's is also home to the world's largest bobbing head which is definitely worth a visit.
Part of the school's Paul Mellon Arts Center, the gallery plays host to temporary art exhibitions showcasing works of school students as well as local artists. Art works created by Choate Rosemary Hall's pupils during their term breaks are usually displayed at the gallery. In the past, it has hosted noted visualizers and alumni David Row and H. Peik Larsen, who addressed an engaging audience about the art and their success stories.