Location: New Haven
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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.
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1. Yale University Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 953 reviews
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
Reviewed By 397markc397 - Hudson, United States
I know people are attracted for special exhibits, and the one during my visit was indeed very special, however the gallery is well worth a visit at any time. A very diverse and deep amount of art is always on display, and along with the helpful and friendly security staff, its a true pleasure to visit! Just a note on the current exhibit: Matthew Barney Redoubt. Absolutely breathtaking. If you miss this at least google. Its stunning!
2. Escape New Haven
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5.0 based on 229 reviews
Escape the room at Escape New Haven, an adventure for your mind and senses. Teams of 2-5 players are "locked" in one or more of our 4 themed games and have 60 minutes to puzzle their way out, unearthing new challenges along the way. Great for families, birthday parties, corporate team-building, groups of friends, reunions, and more. Explore, adapt, work together, think creatively -- and you just might ESCAPE!
Reviewed By kalie_menders
We had an absolute blast doing The Gallery at Escape New Haven!! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The attention to detail in the game was amazing and the puzzles kept us on our toes the whole time. This was our third time doing an escape room with them and we will definitely keep coming back for more!
3. Yale University
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4.5 based on 806 reviews
One of the country's oldest and most prestigious universities.
Reviewed By veniag2019 - Fajardo, Caribbean
Loved Touring Yale. Made me want to go back in time and attend College here. Awesome guide and Great end of Summer Day to See a Beautiful Campus. Will go visit the Libraries more in depth the next time Im in town. If your thinking of going back to school or just want to see a Great Campus with wonderful people. Make sure you stop over to the Campus Tour best thing about it is its FREE.
4. Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
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4.5 based on 563 reviews
This museum has a diverse collection ranging from Indian artifacts to Egyptian art to a large bird collection.
Reviewed By joannebY8878ZI - Blairstown, United States
From dinosaurs to beautiful minerals to dioramas to a wonderful Discovery Room (where kids can watch ants work, observe stick bugs and newly hatched butterflies, work on puzzles and do other fun activities), this museum is designed to entertain children and visitors of all ages. Exhibits promote the study of natural history, conservation and the love of science. The museum is a manageable size, and we had a wonderful time with our young grandsons. Don't delay your visit--the museum is closing at the end of the year for renovations!
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6. Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center advances the vision of Knights of Columbus founder Blessed Michael J. McGivney (1852-1890). It welcomes all to learn about this holy priest’s life & legacy, imitate his benevolent outreach to the needy & outcast, and invoke his heavenly intercession. The Center also serves as an archive for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council & maintains a permanent gallery showcasing the organization's history. The Center is located at 1 State Street in New Haven, CT, conveniently off the downtown exit from either I-91 or I-95. It is three blocks from Union Station (Amtrak, Hartford Line, Metro-North Railroad, Shoreline East Railroad and Greyhound). Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission & parking.
Reviewed By airtransporter - Stamford, United States
While in New Haven on business last year, I stopped by the Knights of Columbus Museum, which is also the K of C international headquarters to see the WW I exhibit celebrating the 100 yr anniversary of WW I prior to the exhibit being taken down. The building itself, which is relatively modern is of an interesting architectural style,houses the K of C headquarters administration, a gift shop and in a separate area Catholic religious artifacts pertaining to the knights history. The WW I exhibit took up close to two thirds of the exhibit space and was very well appointed, with exhibits being accurate, well organized, professionally set up, and historically correct. I spent over two hours exploring both e WW I and K of C exhibit, all on the same floor. Both exhibits could rival what one sees at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC or the World War One Museum in Kansas City, except on a smaller scale. The museum is in center city and the parking is in a garage below the museum. My visit was not only a educational but very enjoyable experience.
7. It Adventure Ropes Course
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Experience the World's largest indoor ropes course inside Jordan's Furniture! Channel your inner tightrope walker as you take on the 56-foot tall ropes courses and climb through cargo nets, angled rope ladders and more. Connecting the 2 ropes courses are four of the longest Sky Rail zip lines that were ever made! Prepare to be wowed as you Zip It 180-feet over the Waltzing Water Show and restaurants down below. For those that like an extra daring challenge, participants can choose to exit the course with a free-fall sensation off the Jump It platform at the very top of the building. Other activities include 5 Climb It vertical climbing attractions, and for the youngsters, there is the Little It ropes course for kids under 4-feet tall. This attraction is for the whole family, no experience required! While you're taking it all in be prepared to be blown away by the 1,000 nozzle Liquid Fireworks water fountain that goes to the beat of 41,000 watts of stereo sound and lighting. Your adventure awaits!
Reviewed By lcdemar - Ashburn, United States
Such a random thing to find! You have to walk through an entire furniture store to access this ropes course. Also in the “It” section are a musical water fountain, an ice scream shop and pizza place. My husband and I had a blast. We went before noon and only had to share the course with two other people. There are lots of levels and lots of choices on which obstacles you’d like to complete to get around. Multiple zip lines as well. We chose the line that took us directly over the fountain, so that was a cool view. It’s $25-30/pp, depending on whether you decide to free fall at the top. And it’s for an unlimited time. You can stay up as long as you want, but once you descend (by stair or by fall) you are not allowed back into the course. Free lockers are provided.
8. Five Mile Point Light
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By kitkatconnecticut - Norwalk, United States
I read several reviews complaining about the $30 cost of parking during the high season- but during the winter it is completely free and def worth a trip! Lighthouse is beautiful and there are multiple beaches to look for glass or sea shells.
