Holy Land USA Waterbury

"The unique mixture of Americana and Catholic culture here is great for those interested in urban exploration or religious sites. During daylight hours, the park is open to the public — just be cautious of debris and overgrown foliage along the uneven pathways. Keep in mind, too, that you’ll have to contend with the Sun on clear days as there is little to no shade. The Holy Land sign, giant LED cross, and the panoramic view of Waterbury are the highlights here. You can see the whole park in an hour or less."

"What an unusual piece of Americana. Apparently this was a big tourist draw in the 1950s and 60s. It tells the story of Jesus's life through architecture. It was closed in the 80s and reopened in 2019 but I don't think anything was done to update it. Currently it's an interesting relic of a bygone age. If you are interested in this sort of thing we found it highly interesting to walk through. Nature is reclaiming this museum and that adds value to the visit. In addition it has great views of Waterbury from the top."

"We had heard of this place and were passing through the area. If you like the type of things featured in the Weird US books, this is worth a stop. It was a filming location for a movie in the 1960s, so that made it interesting. It has been closed for 40 years but it is relatively well kept for what it is. Definitely interesting weird/kitschy urban exploration site."

"I see this place all the time on the highway and thought lets check it out. When I first went the gate wasn't open so if felt like we were trespassing although the online said it was open. I wish it was maintained because the idea behind the park is great. Beautiful view of Waterbury!"

"Cool little abandoned christian theme park in Waterbury. Pulling up I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised at what I saw. It's cute, kind of like a kids play set, everything is small, but also eerie like a deserted crumbling town. Pretty good amount to see and take pictures of. Fantastic view of the city from the top near the giant cross. Didn't realize I was also there on good Friday, which made it more weird lol. Good little spot to check out with kids and adults alike, if you're in the need for something to do."