Things to Do in New Haven

Tour this private Ivy League university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the nation and among the most prestigious in the world. Yale University is dedicated to expanding knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving culture through its colleges and programs. Tour the historic campus with stunning architecture and buildings, like Harkness Tower and Sterling Memorial Library.

Opened in 1890, the Shubert is a grand theater and the crown jewel of downtown New Haven. The historic 1,600-seat theater presents Broadway shows and musicals, plays, and concerts throughout the year. A world-class venue for the performing arts, the Shubert Theatre is the center of New Haven's cultural scene.

The Peabody Museum at Yale University presents breathtaking exhibitions of the natural world. The transformed museum features an impressive collection of natural history and cultural artifacts, including the bones of massive dinosaurs. The Peabody Museum helps us understand earth's history through geological, biological, and anthropological research, exhibits and educational programs.

Founded on the Yale campus in 1920, the University of New Haven is a private university situated on the coast of southern New England. The university's distinctive colleges and schools offer engaging and pragmatic paths of discovery across more than 100 academic programs. The university inspires future scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, programmers, attorneys, and scholars to be global citizens.

Explore New Haven, known as the "Cultural Capital of Connecticut." Located on New Haven Harbor on the Long Island Sound, this historic coastal city is home to incredible museums, shopping, restaurants, and Yale University. Explore popular New Haven attractions like New Haven Green, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and the Yale University Art Gallery. Walk through downtown lined with upscale eateries and shops or grab a slice of pizza in New Haven's Little Italy.

A National Historic Landmark, New Haven Green is a 16-acre park in the historic district of downtown New Haven. One of the oldest town greens in New England, the park hosts many local events, concerts, and festivals, including the New Haven Jazz Festival. Spend the day exploring the New Haven Green Historic District, three 19th-century churches, and the Amistad Memorial.

Discover the beautiful Connecticut coast in southern New England along the Long Island Sound. Take a drive to quaint historic towns like Mystic and Westport, stop at local restaurants and art galleries, and soak up the beautiful scenery. Spend the day at the Mystic Aquarium and Hammonasset Beach State Park.