New Haven Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

New Haven is most widely recognized for being home to the prestigious Yale University, which significantly defines the city's culture. Yale manages several museums around town, one of which features prominent British art. Children will love the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, which is the largest museum of its kind in New England with various types of dinosaurs, including the awe-inspiring T-Rex and the ferocious Red Raptors. While walking around town you will have many opportunities to "get off the beaten path" and explore the more mysterious side of New Haven. Of note is the secret society meeting chamber where the infamous Skull and Bones get together. Though it is not accessible … Read more > New Haven is most widely recognized for being home to the prestigious Yale University, which significantly defines the city's culture. Yale manages several museums around town, one of which features prominent British art. Children will love the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, which is the largest museum of its kind in New England with various types of dinosaurs, including the awe-inspiring T-Rex and the ferocious Red Raptors. While walking around town you will have many opportunities to "get off the beaten path" and explore the more mysterious side of New Haven. Of note is the secret society meeting chamber where the infamous Skull and Bones get together. Though it is not accessible to the public, you can see the entrance and imagine to what extent America has been defined by the whims of its powerful members behind closed doors. Members have included Bush Sr., Bush Jr., and many more prominent individuals in American politics.

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Top New Haven Hotels

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

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155 TEMPLE ST, New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven Hotel

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229 GEORGE ST, New Haven, Connecticut

Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale

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30 WHALLEY AVE, New Haven, Connecticut

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Top New Haven Things To Do

Yale University Visitor Center

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149 Elm St, New Haven, Connecticut

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

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170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, Connecticut

Long Wharf Theater

3.5

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222 Sargent Dr, New Haven, Connecticut

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Top New Haven Restaurants

Frank Pepe's Pizzeria

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157 Wooster St, New Haven, Connecticut

Koffee

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104 Audubon St, New Haven, Connecticut

Union League Cafe

3.5

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1032 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut

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Local Area Map: New Haven, Connecticut

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Hartford	31 mi
2. Stamford	34 mi
3. Waterbury	16 mi
4. Bridgeport	15 mi
5. Norwalk	26 mi
6. Danbury	25 mi
7. Manchester	36 mi
8. Milford	6 mi
9. West Hartford	30 mi