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Explore New Haven

The Elm City has something for everyone

There’s something for everyone in the New Haven area: recreation, history, art, dining, shopping, events, nature, and fun activities. 

A Visitor’s Guide

Plan your activities

Find things to do, events to attend, and places to explore in one of the nation’s oldest cities.

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Reviews in the News

CNN Travel called New Haven a New England oasis in its list of “America’s Best Towns to Visit 2026,” and The New York Times’ guide for travelers ranked the city among the top 52 ‘Places to Go in 2023,’ thanks to its world-class cultural and culinary offerings.

Condé Nast Traveler magazine named Yale University among the most beautiful college campuses in the United States.

Read the article: Yale University makes Travel + Leisure’s list of the ‘most beautiful’ places to visit on the East Coast.