Yantic Falls is in Norwich, CT, in Uncas Leap Heritage Park. It’s a tall, 40-foot waterfall on the Yantic River. People love the big drop into a rocky gorge and the big history behind it. One famous story is Uncas Leap, a heroic moment for the Mohegan people. What to do there Trails: Easy paths like the Uncas Leap Trail (about 1 mile round trip) and a longer path along the river. See: A old mill ruin and a sturdy footbridge with nice views of the falls. History: The area is part of a National Hi

👉 When Norwich Was America’s Gun Mecca - Norwich, CT Cool History Facts — Norwich, Connecticut 11/23/2025 Most people have no idea how big Norwich once was in the world of firearms manufacturing. In the 1800s, the city had over 100 gun makers operating within just a few square miles, the highest density in Connecticut. The driving force behind it? Water. The industrial district around Yantic Falls powered huge machine shops, foundries, and assembly floors that pushed Norwich into national promi