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Address: East Rock Rd, New Haven, CT 06511
This is the largest park in New Haven, and there is plenty to do here, including enjoying the hiking trails, rose garden, picnic areas, nature trails, tennis courts, and even a bird sanctuary. What's more, if you're looking for a good view of nearby Long Island Sound, the park's summit is hard to beat.
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Address: 149 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511
Yale University, founded in 1701, is internationally known as one of the finest universities in the world. A stopover in New Haven isn't complete without a visit to this revered institution of higher learning, where so many American leaders spent their formative years. Notable graduates include Nathan Hale, President...
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Address: New Haven, CT 06511
Sightseeing in New Haven begins at the Green, which lies at the heart of the town and was one of the original town squares when New Haven was being designed back in 1638. The Green is adjacent to Yale University and is the setting for three architecturally distinctive churches. Locals and visitors alike use this...
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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Address: 121 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511-6608
Book lovers and history buffs should not miss a trip to this rare book library, where the main draw is one of the few remaining Gutenberg Bibles. Gutenberg's invention of the printing press is considered by many to be most world-altering development in the past thousand years, and this is where you can see the results...
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Address: New Haven, CT 06511
This colonial square is a lovely spot to take a break thanks to the beautiful cherry trees planted along its border. It is a must-see, particularly in the spring, when the blooming trees provide the ideal backdrop for celebrations and public concerts. The square is named for David Wooster, a son of New Haven who...
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Address: 300 Orange Ave, University Of New Haven, West Haven, CT 06516
Though Yale gets a lot of the acclaim, the University of New Haven also puts on excellent theatrical productions throughout the year. The Alliance Theatre, which primarily performs at the Dodds Theater, provides excellent productions by the likes of Ibsen and Molière.
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Address: 165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
This memorial commemorates the plight of those aboard the Amistad, a ship where a slave rebellion occurred in 1839. A man called Joseph Cinque overtook the ship and killed the Americans who had captured his people and planned to sell them into slavery. After two years in the courts, the trial finally ended and the...
Black Rock Fort and Fort Hale Park and Restoration
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Address: Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
New Haven is one of only a few cities that played key roles in both the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and this park commemorates both wars. Along the shore of the New Haven Harbor and with beautiful views of the water, this fort was first built to fend off the British. Later it was used by Union troops during the...
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Address: 311 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06511
This is the oldest of the three churches flanking New Haven Green. Each has its own unique style, and this 1812 building is an example of federalist architecture. The church was designed by Ithiel Town, who also designed nearby Trinity Episcopal. Interestingly, the cemetery here has gravestones dating back to the...
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Address: 470 College St, Morse Recital Hall, New Haven, CT 06511
From September through April, this popular society sponsors concerts every Tuesday at 8pm. Some concerts feature guest artists from around the world, while others showcase the talent of local artists who are faculty or staff at the Yale School of Music.
