Leslie’s guidebook to New Haven FUN!

Leslie
Leslie’s guidebook to New Haven FUN!

Food scene

Voted best Pizza in America!
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster St
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Voted best Pizza in America!
This is a New Haven staple. TV screens play famous gangster movies while you dine:). Great roof deck and great food. Can get pricey quickly.
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Goodfellas Restaurant
702 State St
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This is a New Haven staple. TV screens play famous gangster movies while you dine:). Great roof deck and great food. Can get pricey quickly.
Fun, great bar, great pizza. The place morphs into a club vibe as the night goes on. Their one and only salad is worth the trip - although their clam pizza (more like flatbread) might be my last meal request:)
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BAR
254 Crown St
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Fun, great bar, great pizza. The place morphs into a club vibe as the night goes on. Their one and only salad is worth the trip - although their clam pizza (more like flatbread) might be my last meal request:)
If they don’t know you, they will sit you anyway:) The service is professional and the food is excellent. But don’t be surprised if a group is playing cards at a table. This is a neighborhood spot; tourists beware.
Portofino's Restaurant & Bar
937 State St
If they don’t know you, they will sit you anyway:) The service is professional and the food is excellent. But don’t be surprised if a group is playing cards at a table. This is a neighborhood spot; tourists beware.
Think Big Y but all Italian. And fab prepared food! It’s like Arthur Avenue in the Bronx in one building.
Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market
322 State St
Think Big Y but all Italian. And fab prepared food! It’s like Arthur Avenue in the Bronx in one building.
When you have a Mexican food itch - but no surprises.
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Mezcal
14 Mechanic St
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When you have a Mexican food itch - but no surprises.
Worth the splurge. Chic urban cuisine beautifully prepared.
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116 Crown
116 Crown St
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Worth the splurge. Chic urban cuisine beautifully prepared.
The Best croissants and fresh breads - a focus on German bread - coffees and small plates. A good breakfast/lunch spot. This baker supplies many places around town. And there is outside seating and big windows inside that give the place a great open vibe.
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G Cafe Bakery Ninth Square
141 Orange St
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The Best croissants and fresh breads - a focus on German bread - coffees and small plates. A good breakfast/lunch spot. This baker supplies many places around town. And there is outside seating and big windows inside that give the place a great open vibe.
Best bagels ever! Their Lox of Love sandwich is killer! You must order ahead of time.
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Olmo
93 Whitney Ave
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Best bagels ever! Their Lox of Love sandwich is killer! You must order ahead of time.
Around the corner! Artisanal pizza and cocktails
Nolo
687 State Street
Around the corner! Artisanal pizza and cocktails
Great people, great pizza and pasta and salads. Beer and wine only. You will think you are in a trattoria in Italy.
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Zeneli Pizzeria e cucina Napoletana
138 Wooster St
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Great people, great pizza and pasta and salads. Beer and wine only. You will think you are in a trattoria in Italy.
Ice cream and cheese worth the indulgence. All products are from their farm.
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Arethusa Farm Dairy
1020 Chapel St
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Ice cream and cheese worth the indulgence. All products are from their farm.
Casual chic on the water-worth the splurge and pure magic in the summer.
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Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water St
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Casual chic on the water-worth the splurge and pure magic in the summer.
Great food, great bar! Can’t go wrong for chic Tex-mex
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Geronimo
271 Crown St
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Great food, great bar! Can’t go wrong for chic Tex-mex
Excellent Indian food!
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House of Naan Indian Kitchen and Bar
65 Howe St
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Excellent Indian food!
One of my favorite restaurants. It’s def worth the splurge! The food is inventive and the chef hunts down the best of the best ingredients.
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ZINC New Haven
964 Chapel St
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One of my favorite restaurants. It’s def worth the splurge! The food is inventive and the chef hunts down the best of the best ingredients.
Pepe’s or Sally’s? Decide for yourself:) Pro Tip: their seasonal white fresh tomato pie is amazing.
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Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster St
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Pepe’s or Sally’s? Decide for yourself:) Pro Tip: their seasonal white fresh tomato pie is amazing.
They claim to be home of the burger. Whatevs-DON’T ask for ketchup!
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Louis' Lunch
261 Crown St
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They claim to be home of the burger. Whatevs-DON’T ask for ketchup!
Thai done right
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September in Bangkok
754 State St
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Thai done right
There are as many fans of Modern as there are for Pepe’s! Their Veggie Bomb is the bomb!
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Modern Apizza
874 State St
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There are as many fans of Modern as there are for Pepe’s! Their Veggie Bomb is the bomb!
Yes, a lobster roll - anytime!
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Lenny's Indian Head Inn
205 S Montowese St
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Yes, a lobster roll - anytime!
Sushi!! And practically down the street:) I prefer to take out from there-the place itself has no vibe.
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Kumo Sushi Hibachi
7 Elm St
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Sushi!! And practically down the street:) I prefer to take out from there-the place itself has no vibe.
Indian street food - walk down the alley behind the Apple store-it’s like a surprise. This is one of my fav spots.
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Sherkaan Indian Street Food
65 Broadway
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Indian street food - walk down the alley behind the Apple store-it’s like a surprise. This is one of my fav spots.
It’s been around a long time for a reason! Can’t go wrong.
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Abate Restaurant
61 Wooster St
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It’s been around a long time for a reason! Can’t go wrong.
Winner of Cupcake Wars on TV! A must go-to! The German chocolate cupcake is amazing! My fav is the one that looks like the Hostess cupcake from yore:)
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Sugar Bakery
424 Main St
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Winner of Cupcake Wars on TV! A must go-to! The German chocolate cupcake is amazing! My fav is the one that looks like the Hostess cupcake from yore:)
Great crepes! Just like being in France..Yum
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Choupette Crêperie & Cafè
24 Whitney Ave
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Great crepes! Just like being in France..Yum
An Asian chain that does not disappoint!
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Mecha Noodle Bar
116 Washington St
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An Asian chain that does not disappoint!
Easy vibe and a robust menu of very nicely prepared offerings-it has something for everyone. And if you are into people watching, dining outdoors will give you the show.
South Bay Mediterranean Kitchen
228 College Street
Easy vibe and a robust menu of very nicely prepared offerings-it has something for everyone. And if you are into people watching, dining outdoors will give you the show.
Taste the beach life with a killer lobster roll and other shoreline favs. And the attached fish store is where we go now for scallops and to check out their catch of the day. The beach is directly across the street.
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Stowe's Seafood
347 Beach St
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Taste the beach life with a killer lobster roll and other shoreline favs. And the attached fish store is where we go now for scallops and to check out their catch of the day. The beach is directly across the street.
Rooftop dining on top of the new boutique hotel, The Blake. Worth a stop.
High George
9 High St
Rooftop dining on top of the new boutique hotel, The Blake. Worth a stop.
Where the locals hang and very close by.
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Koffee?
104 Audubon St
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Where the locals hang and very close by.
Excellent food-old school European service. It’s right on Wooster St!
Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
127 Wooster St
Excellent food-old school European service. It’s right on Wooster St!
If Tony Soprano had a favorite restaurant, he would be in good company here. Literally around the corner. This is throw-back New Haven Italian style, and still thriving.
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Adriana's
771 Grand Ave
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If Tony Soprano had a favorite restaurant, he would be in good company here. Literally around the corner. This is throw-back New Haven Italian style, and still thriving.
This is Mecca for hard core vegetarians. I am a vegetarian and it’s not my fav. But I would be remiss not mentioning it because people come from out of town to go, and it’s been around for a long time for a reason.
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Claire's Corner Copia- dine in, take out, curbside pickup
1000 Chapel St
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This is Mecca for hard core vegetarians. I am a vegetarian and it’s not my fav. But I would be remiss not mentioning it because people come from out of town to go, and it’s been around for a long time for a reason.
Hip local spot with an inventive menu and relaxed vibe. Chef got best new chef award. I’m there all the time!
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Tavern on State
969 State St
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Hip local spot with an inventive menu and relaxed vibe. Chef got best new chef award. I’m there all the time!
A teeny tiny place with exquisite bites.
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August
3 Edwards St
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A teeny tiny place with exquisite bites.
This is about as local as local gets. Live music is coming back on Tuesdays - dogs allowed! It’s our version of the local pub like in Britain:)
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Christopher Martins Restaurant
860 State St
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This is about as local as local gets. Live music is coming back on Tuesdays - dogs allowed! It’s our version of the local pub like in Britain:)
Fab lil’ coffee place with small bites in a great section of town with some shops and galleries. Owned by a Syrian artist! Worth a stop!
Pistachio Cafe
911 Whalley Avenue
Fab lil’ coffee place with small bites in a great section of town with some shops and galleries. Owned by a Syrian artist! Worth a stop!
Chic spot with great tapas and bar!
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Barcelona Wine Bar
155 Temple St
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Chic spot with great tapas and bar!
Fun food and good food!
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Food Truck Paradise
351 Long Wharf Dr
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Fun food and good food!
No sushi, no Hibachi-but the most beautiful Japanese food I have had since being in Japan! My new fav spot.
Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar
261 Orange Street
No sushi, no Hibachi-but the most beautiful Japanese food I have had since being in Japan! My new fav spot.
Check out cityseed.org for locations. The closest and walkable to you is the Wooster Square Farmers Market! It’s great!
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CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers' Market
511 Chapel St
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Check out cityseed.org for locations. The closest and walkable to you is the Wooster Square Farmers Market! It’s great!
My go-to Mexican. The outside looks a little cheesy - but once inside, it’s the real deal!
Viva Zapata
161 Park St
My go-to Mexican. The outside looks a little cheesy - but once inside, it’s the real deal!

Shopping

Where do the stylists of HBO go? Here! This hideaway is the bomb:) The best vintage!!!! Ask for Todd and tell her Leslie sent you:)
Fashionista Vintage & Variety
85 Willow Street
Where do the stylists of HBO go? Here! This hideaway is the bomb:) The best vintage!!!! Ask for Todd and tell her Leslie sent you:)
Great Grocery Store - sort of like Whole Foods and in walking distance to The Bird’s Nest.
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Elm City Market
777 Chapel St
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Great Grocery Store - sort of like Whole Foods and in walking distance to The Bird’s Nest.
Great bookstore with a great cafe that hosts a chic menu.
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel St
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Great bookstore with a great cafe that hosts a chic menu.
Don’t miss the gift shop!
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Yale Center for British Art | Museum Shop
1080 Chapel St
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Don’t miss the gift shop!
For book hunters. And they have some great collector items!
Grey Matter Books
264 York St
For book hunters. And they have some great collector items!
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Apple New Haven
65 Broadway
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L.L.Bean
272 Elm St
Bluemercury
51 Broadway
If you are vegan, kosher or just want organic choices - this excellent market is it. Upstairs has all organic health care.
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Edge of the Woods Market
379 Whalley Ave
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If you are vegan, kosher or just want organic choices - this excellent market is it. Upstairs has all organic health care.
Excellent seafood store!
Number One Fish Market
2239 State St
Excellent seafood store!
The real deal and literally around the corner
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Lucibello's Italian Pastry Shop
935 Grand Ave
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The real deal and literally around the corner
Great art store next to The Yale School of Art
Hull's Art Supply & Framing
1144 Chapel St
Great art store next to The Yale School of Art
Chic liquor store
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The Wine Thief
378 Whitney Ave
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Chic liquor store
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The Yale Bookstore
77 Broadway
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Hats! Just hats! Famous spot.
DelMonico Hatter
47 Elm St
Hats! Just hats! Famous spot.
Expensive but choice items
Raggs For Men and Women
1020 Chapel St
Expensive but choice items
Not sure why this says ‘clothing store’ since it’s so much more!
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EBM Vintage
839 Chapel St
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Not sure why this says ‘clothing store’ since it’s so much more!
A variety store filled with 1970’s flashbacks and hippie-dom stuff. Lots of stuff. Have fun!
Group W Bench
1171 Chapel St
A variety store filled with 1970’s flashbacks and hippie-dom stuff. Lots of stuff. Have fun!

Sightseeing

5 miles away, beach up!
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Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd
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5 miles away, beach up!
One of the best state parks on the shoreline. A nature and bird sanctuary with wide beaches and dunes. If you are a bird watcher, look out for the snowy owl.
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Rd
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One of the best state parks on the shoreline. A nature and bird sanctuary with wide beaches and dunes. If you are a bird watcher, look out for the snowy owl.
Brew!
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Thimble Islands Brewing Company
16 Business Park Dr
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Brew!
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Edgewood Park
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Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel Avenue
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Walk the campus. Better, wander around
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Yale University
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Walk the campus. Better, wander around
Don’t miss it. On the water tours - pirates and everything!
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Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point Rd
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Don’t miss it. On the water tours - pirates and everything!
A wonderful park with a greenhouse you can meander through.
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Edgerton Park
75 Cliff St
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A wonderful park with a greenhouse you can meander through.
Live the coastal life on the water one rental at a time:)
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Scoot & Paddle
28 Naugatuck Ave
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Live the coastal life on the water one rental at a time:)
Mild to moderate hiking trails on a lake. Dog friendly. Beautiful.
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Lake Wintergreen
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Mild to moderate hiking trails on a lake. Dog friendly. Beautiful.
A fascinating rare book and literary archive housed in a architecturally significant building. If you are a book worm, this place is for you!
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Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall St
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A fascinating rare book and literary archive housed in a architecturally significant building. If you are a book worm, this place is for you!
One of America’s few remaining membership libraries since 1826. Check it out! (Pun intended)
The Institute Library
847 Chapel St
One of America’s few remaining membership libraries since 1826. Check it out! (Pun intended)
If you have memories of PEZ candy and all those fab dispensers, this place is for you!
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PEZ Candy Inc
35 Prindle Hill Rd
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If you have memories of PEZ candy and all those fab dispensers, this place is for you!
Excellent beach! Just go!
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Silver Sands State Park
1 Silver Sands Pkwy
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Excellent beach! Just go!

Pets

Closest off leash dog park, and a Google search will find many more in the area!
Union Street Dog Park
59 Fair St
Closest off leash dog park, and a Google search will find many more in the area!
Your dog can swim and hike and frolic with other dogs here. Just a few exits north on 95.
Youngs Pond
Your dog can swim and hike and frolic with other dogs here. Just a few exits north on 95.
Great albeit small-ish dog park on an exquisite street
Saint Ronan Dog Park
Saint Ronan Street
Great albeit small-ish dog park on an exquisite street

Neighborhoods

Branford and the next two towns going north, known as The Shoreline, Guilford and Madison are dotted with beaches, shops, lobster shacks and fun! Take a drive!
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Branford
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Branford and the next two towns going north, known as The Shoreline, Guilford and Madison are dotted with beaches, shops, lobster shacks and fun! Take a drive!
New Haven is America’s first planned city. And at one time hosted one of the largest Italian populations in the country. The Italian consulate flag still flies at the house on the corner of Court Street on the park. And Wooster Square was their hood. The park is loved by the community and celebrates the cherry blossoms with a festival every year.
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Wooster Square
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New Haven is America’s first planned city. And at one time hosted one of the largest Italian populations in the country. The Italian consulate flag still flies at the house on the corner of Court Street on the park. And Wooster Square was their hood. The park is loved by the community and celebrates the cherry blossoms with a festival every year.

Entertainment

The oldest symphonic hall in America and a magnificent experience.
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
4 Hamilton Street
The oldest symphonic hall in America and a magnificent experience.
Check the schedule - you never know who shows up!
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College Street Music Hall
238 College St
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Check the schedule - you never know who shows up!
Basically it’s Broadway in New Haven.
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Shubert Theater
247 College St
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Basically it’s Broadway in New Haven.
Always check their calendar. Amazing music swings by here on their way to gigs-and most musicians know this is the local hot spot for music. It’s teeny tiny!
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Cafe Nine
250 State St
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Always check their calendar. Amazing music swings by here on their way to gigs-and most musicians know this is the local hot spot for music. It’s teeny tiny!
See stars before they are stars
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Yale Repertory Theatre
1120 Chapel St
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See stars before they are stars
If you had a rich uncle, this place might be what his den looks like. Sit back and enjoy a cocktail and light bites.
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Ordinary
990 Chapel St
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If you had a rich uncle, this place might be what his den looks like. Sit back and enjoy a cocktail and light bites.
Have a cocktail! Fun little spot!
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Anchor Spa
272 College St
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Have a cocktail! Fun little spot!
See who is playing when you are visiting! Soooo worth the 🎼 trip!
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Westville Music Bowl
45 Yale Ave
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See who is playing when you are visiting! Soooo worth the 🎼 trip!
A place like no other- free books and cool jazz performances pop up from New Haven’s jazz collective. Sketchy hours so check ahead!
Never Ending Books
810 State Street
A place like no other- free books and cool jazz performances pop up from New Haven’s jazz collective. Sketchy hours so check ahead!

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Avoid Grand Avenue if possible when walking-it’s boring!

Our location is stellar and safe. But Grand Avenue is boring with nothing to look at! So when looking on MAPS for routes, do a work around— or at least you’ve been warned!
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Take a walk!

Walk through Yale and take in the architecture and landscape. And don’t miss Wooster square Park grab a pizza on Wooster Street - or walk down Court Street into town. There are many parks in New Haven with excellent trails.
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Hit a Museum

New Haven has many free museums. Check it out!