Overview
Looking out across Long Island Sound, New Haven is one of America's oldest cities and its first planned community. Settled by English Puritans in the mid-seventeenth century, its illustrious history is peppered with names such as Noah Webster, Nathan Hale, and Eli Whitney. The city is now Connecticut's third largest, and is home to several health, business, and finance companies. Yale University imparts a world-famous cultural and educational presence to the Elm City and graces it with magnificent architecture. The city's charm is particularly evident in tree-lined Wooster Square, the historic Town Green, and the restaurants and shopping of the College-Chapel Street district. Other claims to fame include the premiere of the hamburger in 1895 and the introduction of pizza to the United States (allegiance to local pizzerias Pepe's or Sally's is fierce). Don't miss the exceptional museums or the extraordinary theater productions produced in New Haven. And by all means, try the pizza.
