Does Main Street Middletown Have Personality?

Every town has a character all its own, a personality, so to speak. Its personality might be preppy pearls, or it could be farm and country, or perhaps even nautical. And that gets me thinking about the character of Middletown. Middletown is such a special city, and perhaps it’s easy to take for granted all that it really offers, and not even see that it has such a big personality.

Middletown has one of the widest Main Streets in Connecticut, and was even named Most Romantic Main Street in 2011. The street itself is dotted by planters and trees, and features some beautiful architecture. It has a spectacular view of the bridge and the river, and even has access to Harbor Park.

In downtown, you’ll find an eclectic array of restaurants from around the world, including award-winning eateries, vegetarian options, quaint coffee shops and a world-class chocolatier. It is home to upscale jewelry and interior design shops, and small shops featuring local artisans. There are museums for kids and adults, art galleries, theaters, dance studios, and live music.

With an appeal to international-minded individuals, foodies, hippies, knitters, artists, parents, children, and health nuts alike, perhaps the personality is a sort of inclusivity, a broad-mindedness, an openness – like the extra wide main street itself.

What do you think Main Street’s Personality is?