Nicknamed the “Elm City,” New Haven is both steeped in history and booming with creativity and innovation. Thanks to Yale University, one of the world’s premier insti-tutions for higher learning and research, and Yale-New Haven Health, one of the na-tion’s top healthcare systems, New Haven increasingly functions as one large business incubator and accelerator for dozens of bio-tech, pharmaceutical, and medical-device companies. Once the state’s co-capital, New Haven also serves as Connecticut’s cultural hub, boasting an abundance of established theaters, museums, music venues, award-winning restaurants, and artistic events.
Working together, these economic forces sustain a growing, increasingly diverse, and exciting community, forming one of the most attractive small cities in the country in which to work, live, and visit. As the most walkable and eminently affordable city be-tween New York City and Boston, New Ha-ven offers the perfect place for creative people with ideas to innovate. Perhaps that’s why John Traynor, Chief Investment Officer from People’s Bank, recently stated that “The future of Connecticut is going to be driven by the New Haven engine.” Isn’t it time you discovered the best-kept secret in New England for yourself?
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New Haven
Points of Interest
& Landmarks
Historic & Cultural Attractions
Historic & Cultural Attractions
New Haven Green, Historic site, public park,
entertainment venue. Center square from New Haven's
1638 village plan.
250 Temple St., New Haven.
Site of Roger Sherman‘s House (Union League Ca-
fé), Historic site. A founding father of the United States.
1032 Chapel St., New Haven.
Skull and Bones Society, Historic sites, architecture
62 High St., New Haven.
Yale Center for British Art (1977), Museum,
architecture. Free, closed Mondays.
1080 Chapel St., New Haven. 203-432-2800
Yale University Art Gallery (1953), Museum, archi-
tecture. Free, closed Mondays.
1111 Chapel St., New Haven. 203-432-0601
Yale Repertory Theatre, Performing Arts Venue
1120 Chapel St., New Haven. 203-432-1234
Harkness Tower (1922), Architecture
123 York St., New Haven.
Louis' Lunch, Landmark Attract ion. Home of the first
hamburger sandwich.
261 Crown St., New Haven. 203-562-5507
College Street Music Hall, Performing Arts Venue
238 College St., New Haven. 203-867-2000
Shubert Theater, Performing Arts Venue
247 College St., New Haven. 203-624-1825
Gateway Community College
20 Church St., New Haven. 203-285-2000
Artspace, Gallery, Arts Organization.
50 Orange St., New Haven. 203-772-2709
Knights of Columbus Museum, Museum. World-class
exhibitions of art and history. Free and open daily.
1 State St., New Haven. 203-865-0400
Wooster Street/New Haven's Little Italy, Historic
District. Home to some of New Haven's best-known pizza
including Pepe's and Sally's.
220 Wooster St., New Haven.
Long Wharf Theatre, Performing Arts Venue
222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. 203-787-4282
Amistad Schooner, Long Wharf Pier, Historic site. In
1839, Mende captives from Sierra Leone took control of the
ship, the Amistad.
Long Wharf Dr., New Haven.
Yale Bowl (1914), National Historic Landmark
81 Central Ave., New Haven.
Lighthouse Point Park & Carousel, Historic site.
2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. 203-946-8019
Pardee-Morris House (c. 1780), National Register of
Historic Places
325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. 203-562-2002
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Private Homes: Visitors must be aware that, whether designated by national, state, or municipal governments, landmarks and cultural history sites are often privately owned and are not open to the public.
New Haven Green Photo Credit: Michael Marsland/Yale University
Judge's Cave, West Rock State Park, Historic site. Where
three British judges hid in exile after sentencing the king to death.
1134 Wintergreen Ave., New Haven.
Ethnic Heritage Center at SCSU, Cultural center, self guided
walking tours.
270 Fitch St., New Haven. 203-392-6126
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, SCSU
501 Crescent St., New Haven. 203-392-6167
Albertus Magnus College (est. 1925), A Catholic College in
the Dominican tradition.
700 Prospect St., New Haven. 800-578-9160
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (1887), A war memorial
located on the summit of East Rock Park.
41 Cold Spring St., New Haven.
New Haven Preservation Trust
934 State St., New Haven. 203-562-5919
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, Museum, architec-
ture. Closed Mondays.
170 Whitney Ave., New Haven. 203-432-8987
New Haven Museum (est. 1862), Civic, history, and art mu-
seum.
114 Whitney Ave., New Haven. 203-562-4183
John Slade Ely House, Museum
51 Trumbull St., New Haven. 203-624-8055
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments, Museum
15 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven.
Yale Woolsey Hall, Historic site, architecture, performing
arts venue.
500 College St., New Haven. 203-436-4840
Grove Street Cemetery (est. 1796), National Historic Land-
mark, tours
227 Grove St., New Haven. 203-787-1443
Yale Payne Whitney Gymnasium (1932), Architecture
70 Tower Pkwy., New Haven. 203-432-1444
Toad's Place, Performing arts venue w ith legendary
performances.
300 York St., New Haven. 203-624-8623
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Literary, historic
site, architecture.
121 Wall St., New Haven. 203-432-2977
Yale Connecticut Hall (1752), Historic site. The oldest build-
ing on Yale’s campus.
344 College St., New Haven.
Yale University (est. 1701), World-renowned institution of high-
er education. 203-432-4771
Yale Visitor Center, Daily free public tours.
149 Elm St., New Haven. 203-432-2300
New Haven Free Public Library, Literary
133 Elm St., New Haven. 203-946-8130
Amistad Memorial, Historic site. Monument on the former
site of the New Haven Jail, where the illegally kidnapped Africans
were imprisoned in 1839 while awaiting their trial.
165 Church St., New Haven. 203-946-8200
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Historic & Cultural Attractions