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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