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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. Taste of New Haven
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Take a Taste of New Haven! Connecticut’s premiere culinary and leisure activity offers residents and tourists alike a one-of-a-kind cultural adventure. We run group and private walking tours, biking tours, cooking classes, food festivals, galas, history and architecture tours! -Corporate Events -Birthday Parties -Bachelorette Parties -School Groups -Senior Centers -Team Building -Conference Groups -Food Festivals -Happy Hour Crawls -Gala Events
3. 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!
4. Yale University
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Long Wharf Theatre
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
A theatre that features Broadway shows.
6. Yale Center for British Art
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4.5 based on 361 reviews
As a COVID-19 precaution, the Yale Center for British Art is closed until further notice. We are committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our visitors and staff. Note that all March and April tours are canceled, and many upcoming programs are canceled or postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your support and understanding. Please continue to check britishart.yale.edu for updates. Posted: March 13, 2020
Reviewed By Historybuffusa
First off, the building is a fantastic architectural masterpiece by Louis Kahn--for some, that is sufficient reason to visit in and of itself. The galleries are spacious and built around a large open center--which is itself a gorgeous, wood-paneled gallery. Natural light is masterfully directed, especially to a large, beautiful Turner piece--it's worth a visit just to check it out: whoever curated that particular piece deserves a hearty handshake. Featuring exclusively British art (as the name might suggest) it is packed with art that will delight both the novice and pro. Their relatively new "big gallery" is a long room with art from floor to ceiling that mixes art from all eras and genres and is divided into topics (military, equestrian, nautical, etc)--it is jaw-dropping and in my estimation the way art should always be displayed. You could just visit the "big gallery" and go away satisfied. Of course, like the Yale Art Gallery across the street, there's never an admission charge--which makes it one of the great amenities of living in or visiting New Haven. Also, conveniently, there is reasonably priced pay parking behind the museum which is handy, since downtown is often packed and parking can be difficult. Easy access to restaurants, the Yale Center for British Art is a mandatory stop if you're in New Haven. Walk a block West to Book Trader for a tasty sandwich and the best bookstore in town.
7. Shubert Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
This theater features Broadway shows.
Reviewed By JJB99 - New York City, United States
I just came from the play Amazing Grace and was very impressed with the new Renovations that took place at the Shubert recently. Construction during the off-season allowed for a free flowing entrance into the theater. This is a great place to watch a play or even a concert, very good acoustics and small enough to have a great View
8. East Rock Park
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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.
9. Edgerton Park
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Edgerton Park was donated by Frederick Brewster. Interesting history, feastures conservancy, community gardens, plays/festivals, greenhouses.
10. College Street Music Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By cindy8 - Franklin, United States
We saw Elle King here on November 3, 2018 and were very impressed with this venue. My husband and I are in our late 50's and attend a lot of concerts. We are always braced for the hassle factor when attending a new venue. College Street Music Hall proved to be one of the easiest places to get to and enjoy a show at that we've attended - and we travelled 2 1/2 hours from Massachusetts and stayed in a hotel about 20 minutes outside of New Haven, so that is saying a lot! Lucky for us, there is a huge parking garage directly across the street, I think we paid $8 to park for the evening, so convenient! The restaurant we booked for dinner, Elm City Social, happened to be right next door, so that was another check in the convenience column. When we entered the theater we were greeted by a food cart selling street tacos. They looked good but we had filled up at Elm City Social. A few steps further in there was a nice full bar. Restrooms were down one flight, clean and very nice. The theater space on the 1st level was ample with loads of hardwood flooring gently stepping down to the stage - it is general admission there. Our seats were up in the loge and we had an amazing view of the stage. The seats are cushy comfy and there is ample leg room. On this level there is also another bar, snack and non-alcoholic drink area and additional bathrooms. The upper level was closed off for this concert. The acoustics were great, Elle King rocked! Afterward we walked around this area of New Haven - very lively on a Saturday night with tons of places to grab a drink and a bite. On our way to the car we waited with a few other fans to see Ellen get on her tour bus which was parked right out in front of the theater. I am going to keep an eye on College Street Music Hall because we'd travel back again with no hesitation to see a show here. It is also an affordable ticket!
