Location: New Haven
Top Things to do in New Haven
10 Nature & Parks in New Haven That You Shouldn't Miss
The home to Yale University since 1701, the city of New Haven is packed with an unrivaled collection of arts and antiquities, with collections ranging from natural history specimens to antique musical instruments. The towering translucent marble cube of the Beinecke Library contains 600,000 rare volumes, including one of the only surviving Gutenberg Bibles. The Yale University Art Gallery is as famous for its collection as it is for its building, a Modernist masterpiece designed by Louis Kahn.
Restaurants in New Haven
1. East Rock Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Historybuffusa
Not only is the view second-to-none, East Rock Park is home to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial which is among the finest military monuments in the country--it was just refurbished a few years ago and is immaculate. The road leading to the top of East Rock is a great bike ride more than amply rewarded by the view from the top--and the exciting ride back down! From the edge of East Rock Park you can see all of New Haven, as well as the New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound. At sunset it is a romantic spot where you can sit watching birds doing acrobatics. Considering how close it is to the business district and Yale, it offers wildlife, lessons in history, geology and geography and is always free and accessible. For the adventurous, seek out "Giant Steps" which is a steep path leading down the rock face--big fun and exciting! East Rock Park is often active, but never over-populated, with families picnicking, groups doing Yoga and hikers and bikers galore. I've been going for years and in my experience it is safe, friendly and a wonderful place to spend an hour--or an afternoon.
2. Edgerton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Edgerton Park was donated by Frederick Brewster. Interesting history, feastures conservancy, community gardens, plays/festivals, greenhouses.
3. Wooster Square Park
4. Marsh Botanical Garden at Yale
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
5. New Haven Green
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3.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States
This is a wonderful place to go for a stroll, enjoy the nice weather, people watch, and enjoy many of the numerous activities that are held here. They have concerts here in the summer, and over the holidays it's a great way to look at the lights. There are a lot of restaurants and shopping opportunities nearby, especially as Yale is so close. Yale, and the historically-planned Green, give this area a lovely settled feeling. When school is in session, there are a lot of students lounging on the green or playing frisbee.
6. Pardee Seawall Park
7. Fort Hale Park
8. New Haven Harbor
9. Criscuolo Park
10. Saint Ronan Dog Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
