Guidebook for New Haven
Arts & Culture
"Founded in 1701 in Saybrook Colony as the Collegiate School, the University is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States."
156 locals recommend
Yale University
"Founded in 1701 in Saybrook Colony as the Collegiate School, the University is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States."
College Street Music Hall
238 College StConcert venue.
"Today, Bow Tie Cinemas, now a four generation family-owned company, is dedicated to “Bringing Style and Elegance Back to the Movie Going Experience(R)” . In each of its 55 locations and close to 400 screens, Bow Tie Cinemas provides the best possible presentation and service to its patrons, continuing in the tradition of its founder.
In November, 2004 stylish movie going returned to Downtown New Haven, CT, with the grand opening of the Criterion Cinemas(R). Twice expanded, the Criterion now boasts nine screens of first class entertainment in a classic 1936 building."
30 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas
86 Temple St"Today, Bow Tie Cinemas, now a four generation family-owned company, is dedicated to “Bringing Style and Elegance Back to the Movie Going Experience(R)” . In each of its 55 locations and close to 400 screens, Bow Tie Cinemas provides the best possible presentation and service to its patrons, continuing in the tradition of its founder.
In November, 2004 stylish movie going returned to Downtown New Haven, CT, with the grand opening of the Criterion Cinemas(R). Twice expanded, the Criterion now boasts nine screens of first class entertainment in a classic 1936 building."
"From its very first season, the Shubert Theatre has been a performing arts center presenting plays, musicals, dance and a variety of solo performances. Since opening, the theatre has played host to over 600 pre-Broadway tryouts, including over 300 world premieres and 50 American premieres. The totals are double that of any theater in New York City or any of the other try-out cities."
57 locals recommend
Shubert Theater
247 College St"From its very first season, the Shubert Theatre has been a performing arts center presenting plays, musicals, dance and a variety of solo performances. Since opening, the theatre has played host to over 600 pre-Broadway tryouts, including over 300 world premieres and 50 American premieres. The totals are double that of any theater in New York City or any of the other try-out cities."
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StFantastic FREE Art Gallery
Everything Else
Amtrak, Metro-North, Shore Line East, Buses & Shuttles.
7 locals recommend
Union Ave and Union Station
Amtrak, Metro-North, Shore Line East, Buses & Shuttles.
Parks & Nature
East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StAmazing panoramic view of New Haven & The Long Island Sound.
Cute historic neighborhood with a nice park to sit. Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
6 locals recommend
Wooster Square Park
Cute historic neighborhood with a nice park to sit. Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
Near by restaurants
ZINC New Haven
964 Chapel StSkappo Italian Wine Bar
59 Crown Street116 Crown St
116 Crown StreetClaire's Corner Copia- dine in, take out, curbside pickup
1000 Chapel StVegetarian
Geronimo
271 Crown StFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StFamous award-winning Pizza shop.
Cafe and bakery with great pastries, bread, coffee and sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
G Cafe Bakery Ninth Square
141 Orange StCafe and bakery with great pastries, bread, coffee and sandwiches.
Fantastic farmers market on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm, April 7 – December 15, 2018.
7 locals recommend
CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers' Market
511 Chapel StFantastic farmers market on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm, April 7 – December 15, 2018.
Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel StreetSally's Apizza
237 Wooster StWorld's best pizza.
Rubamba
Relaxed restaurant serving arepas, tacos & other Latin American dishes in a compact setting.
Essentials
Elm City Market
777 Chapel StGreat local grocery store stocked with everything you might need.
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
43 BroadwayJ.Crew
29 BroadwayApple New Haven
65 BroadwayAtticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel StBooks, Records + a great cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wine Thief
378 Whitney AveWhere to go to buy wine, specialty beer & premium liquors.
Can't get any closer to our award-winning bar located on the bottom floor! Specializing in classic cocktails, select wines, delicious small plates and New Haven's best selection of specialty beer.
16 locals recommend
Firehouse 12
45 Crown StCan't get any closer to our award-winning bar located on the bottom floor! Specializing in classic cocktails, select wines, delicious small plates and New Haven's best selection of specialty beer.
Elm City Social
266 College StCafe Nine
250 State St