New Haven, CT – A city on the move. Progress. Culture. Community.
Tucked away among the factories and
architecturally nondescript office blocks are some of the best restaurants,
most exciting nightspots, and diverting cultural activities in all of New
England. Founded in 1638 by a group of wealthy Puritans from London, New Haven
became the seat of Yale University in 1716, the third oldest college in the
nation. www.yale.edu For a city of its size, New Haven offers some
of the most interesting experiences in Connecticut. For starters, there are 95 top Zagat-rated restaurants in New
Haven. www.zagat.com New Haven’s greatest culinary
claim to fame may be its pizza, called apizza (ah-BEETS in the local dialect). www.modernapizza.com You can also check out Louis’ Lunch, where they
have been serving fast food since 1895 and are credited with inventing the
hamburger and steak sandwich. www.louislunch.com
After dinner check out the city’s
numerous theaters and production houses, including the Yale Repertory Theatre. www.yalerep.org New Haven also has a variety of museums, many
of them associated with Yale. The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Library features an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible. www.gutenberg-bible.com
New Haven is also the home port of a
life-size replica of the historical Freedom Schooner Amistad, which is open for tours at Long Wharf pier at certain times during the
summer.
Like music? Check
out Toad’s Place or one of the many free music concerts, including the
annual Jazz Festival. www.toadsplace.com
New Haven – a true haven for progress, culture and community.
