Exploring the Ruins of Holy Land USA, Waterbury, Connecticut, Spring 2021 [4k 60fps]

This is my complete walking tour of the ruins of the abandoned Holy Land USA theme park in Waterbury, CT. It was a Christian theme park that opened in 1955 and closed in 1984. I have seen talk online that they are looking to refurbish and re-open Holy Land USA, but as you can see in the video, the place is almost entirely in ruins. In my opinion, they would need to raze almost everything and start from scratch if they are going to re-open Holy Land USA as a functioning theme park. Currently, it feels more like a cemetery than a theme park. It was definitely an interesting exploration though. I hope you enjoy it.
#abandoned #amusementpark #connecticut #holyland

[@briannavelez8270]

There was a girl who was murdered there over the summer of 2010 when I was in high school, she sat in front of me in one of my classes. Turns out the person who did it was her male friend. Prior to that happening, Holy Land was becoming popular again but I never went there myself and don’t plan to.

[@fleabittenadventures]

I did not know that. It seems fairly safe during the day. I just would not go at night.

[@MrCraigblaze]

@@fleabittenadventures Yeah.. XD

[@richardwilliamsiv3778]

The cross says our lady of peace, all while encircled by razor wire.

[@fleabittenadventures]

Yeah, I thought that was kind of ironic.

[@riproar11]

It has been vandalized and that's why the razor wire is necessary.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

It is hard to imagine Mary and Joseph living so close to a freeway lol.

[@fleabittenadventures]

You really have to use your imagination. Thanks for watching!

[@richardwilliamsiv3778]

When I lived in Waterbury back in 06, I was told to never go up there. A friend said if I were in a car and the driver started going up there to jump out and walk back lol

[@fleabittenadventures]

Maybe at night, but in the full daylight it seemed fairly safe to me.

[@MrCraigblaze]

@@fleabittenadventures No..A haunting in Connecticut ?? Xd

[@jjohns941]

I visited here in 1971. I never visited again. Whenever I thought of it, or almost daily while driving thru Waterbury and seeing the large cross on the hill, it was always looking fresh and bright white. It's sad to see it in the state it's currently in, but I am so glad that they keep up the crosses. The wind in your video just highlights the desolation of much of the park, yet the upkeep at the top of the hill softens the feeling of loss. Thank you for taking the time to film it.

[@fleabittenadventures]

I'm glad you liked it! It did feel rather desolate. I may go back some day and look more into its history. Thanks for watching!

[@katyareads221]

I remember going there as a child.....how sad.

[@fleabittenadventures]

If you don't mind me asking, when would that have been? Was it still in full operation at the time?

[@MrButch-ls8vl]

This places makes the Bible come alive! Herod's palace! The Tower of Babel! The Holy Sepulcher!

[@fleabittenadventures]

It's just too bad it has not been maintained over the years.

[@grammys02]

My mom and I used to go there often. It was so beautiful back in the 60’s and 70’s. So sad to see how it is now

[@fleabittenadventures]

I would love to see photos or video of it in its heyday.

[@coffeehubby]

My family and I visited this place in 1970. It was a wonderful place

[@fleabittenadventures]

Yeah, it's fascinating for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@WalkAround_Official]

Wonderful! Great Virtual Tour! 👍👍😊😊 Amazing!

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks!

[@outdoormusings7688]

I love the downtown area in Waterbury and the Hancock Brook blue blazed hiking trail! Never been to the Holyland area.

[@fleabittenadventures]

If you are in the area, you should check it out!

[@davevelez4283]

The darkest day in HOLY LAND'S history was when a young teen was brutally murdered near the Cross. Already 11yrs ago😔

[@fleabittenadventures]

I did not know about this when I went there. It seems safe during the day, but I wouldn't want to go at night.

[@YZ-YZ-]

Such a strange and ugly place. Hopefully they have plans to demolish it along with the rest of Waterbury

[@frananewideaforashowwouldb8954]

I remember it so well. Also remember Mr.Greco who was a close friend of my father.

[@lunamae4718]

To all those who worked on this project- I very much appreciate your efforts to preserve as much as you could of the original work. It wouldn't be Holy Land if you had tried to create something new, rather than preserve the old. Walking with the camera, It could have been sixty years ago all over again. The sound on the windy hills, the sweeping views of this historic city- a wonderful film in this wonderful place

[@fleabittenadventures]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@WrathofMath]

Great video - thank you! I read that you should contact the owners before visiting, and that the surrounding neighborhood is pretty sketchy. What did you think? And did you call ahead?

[@fleabittenadventures]

The neighborhood is sketchy, but not terrible. Holy Land USA has a website and it states that you are free to visit during daytime hours. There was no requirement or even suggestion that you need prior approval. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@hope_and_love]

I grew up on Rosewood Ave right at the bottom of the cliff under the cross. I never thought of it as that bad; certainly not compared to other places I've been. I guess by CT wealthy standards it's sketchy.

[@MrCraigblaze]

@@hope_and_love Not ALL of Connecticut is wealthy..

[@Jayrbx78]

Everyone in ct calls these safe cities dangerous when they are not

[@harveypost1841]

What 50 yrs can do.

[@fleabittenadventures]

Yeah, it's pretty bad. Hopefully someone restores it someday! Thanks for watching!

[@maryannsfantasticvoyage5209]

Interesting but you might have said what it was in your tour. A lot of us pick this up on the tv and it does not tell you what it is. Just an idea on your next tour. I now Know what I was watching because I got on my lap top and called this up.

[@fleabittenadventures]

Sorry. I'm trying to add more commentary in my newer videos.

[@larry1824]

Oh god

[@fleabittenadventures]

Exactly. Thanks for watching!

[@Melissa2087]

Checking this place out in July when I go to CT for the first time. Cant wait!

[@tomscherf995]

You should have seen it in all it's glory back in the 60's. I loved it when my folks would bring me there.

[@fleabittenadventures]

Did you end up checking it out in July? I've never been in the summer. I would imagine it's harder to see everything with all the vegetation.

[@fleabittenadventures]

I would love to see photos of this place in its heyday.

[@mariectorres565]

Esa Cruz se visualiza desde la 95 autopista

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrCraigblaze]

Thanks for the Upload 👍 !! Xd

[@fleabittenadventures]

You're welcome!

[@mariectorres565]

En serio no lo puedo creer

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariectorres565]

Dios mío no lo creo 😭

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@stqrsz]

the amount of times i passed the cross on the highway is crazy

[@fleabittenadventures]

I would recommend stopping and taking a look some day soon. It's decaying quickly.

[@stqrsz]

@@fleabittenadventures i will, im a teen photographer and just got a 70s polaroid. might have to take photos

[@mariectorres565]

Uno visitaba esa tierra Santa y sentía una paz inmensa

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jayrbx78]

Mentirosa eso no es tierra santa te hacen creer eso

[@mariectorres565]

OMG abandonada

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@markherron1407]

Holy Land Experience in Orlando Florida closed 🔒 permanently in August 1,2021! We don't have religious theme parks anymore! Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

[@fleabittenadventures]

Thanks!. You too!