New Haven Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Connecticut, United States
About New Haven
With a population density of 6,000 people per km, downtown New Haven has a particularly residential character. As a result, numerous shops, cafes and top-rated restaurants have proliferated. Ethnic restaurants include Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Eritrean, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Mexican, Thai, Indian and Malaysian cuisines, among many others. According to theHartford Courant, New Haven has more pedestrian activity than any place between New York City and Boston, and also has a burgeoning nightlife scene. The area is a center for bicycling and hiking, with nearby East Rock Park, West Rock State Park, and Sleeping Giant State Park. Together, they provide many miles of hiking trails and summits with expansive views over hundreds of square miles. Bicyclists enjoy cruising along the be
Top Attractions in New Haven
Explore the best things to see and do in New Haven:
- ★Amistad Memorial
- ★Artspace
- ★Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- ★Fort Nathan Hale Park
- ★Knights of Columbus Museum
- ★Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium at Yale University
- ★Lighthouse Point Park
- ★Long Wharf Theatre
Where to Eat in New Haven
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aladdin Crown Pizza
- 🍴Bangkok Gardens
- 🍴Brazi's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Cafe Goodfellas
- 🍴Claire's Corner Copia
- 🍴Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Where to Stay in New Haven
- 🏨Baymont Inn & Suites
- 🏨Clarion Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Courtyard New Haven at Yale
- 🏨Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- 🏨The Blake Hotel
- 🏨The Study at Yale
New Haven Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: