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About New Haven
New Haven sits on New Haven Harbor along the northern shore of Long Island Sound. As Connecticut's third-most populous city, it serves as the largest urban center in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The Greater New Haven metropolitan area is home to an estimated 577,000 residents.
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Best Restaurants in New Haven
120 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aladdin Crown Pizza
Aladdin Crown Pizza serves pizza and Middle Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Anaya Sushi
Anaya Sushi serves Japanese cuisine and sushi in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana serves pizza in the Wooster Square neighborhood.
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Il Gabbiano
Il Gabbiano is an Italian restaurant located in the Long Wharf neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in New Haven
47 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
Located in Downtown, Atticus Bookstore Cafe serves as a local spot for coffee and light meals. The menu features soups, sandwiches, and pastries alongside beverages.
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Mew Haven Cat Cafe
Mew Haven Cat Cafe operates as a coffee shop in the Westville neighborhood.
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Prince Tea House
Prince Tea House is a café in the Downtown neighborhood. It specializes in tea.
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East Rock Coffee
East Rock Coffee serves as a local café option within the East Rock neighborhood.
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Fussy Coffee
Fussy Coffee serves as a local café option in the Dixwell neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in New Haven
42 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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168 York Street Cafe
168 York Street Cafe operates as a bar in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Bulleye's Billards and Bar
Bulleye's Billards and Bar is a bar located in the Annex neighborhood.
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Christopher Martin's
Christopher Martin's is a bar located in the Goatville neighborhood.
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Elm City Social
Elm City Social is an American bar located in the Downtown neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in New Haven
10 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Connecticut Childrens Museum
Located in Downtown, the Connecticut Childrens Museum is housed within the Children's Building. It operates alongside the Creating Kids Child Care Center and a provider training program.
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The Hill Museum of Arts
The Hill Museum of Arts is an attraction located in the West River neighborhood.
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New Haven Colonial Historical Society Building
The New Haven Colonial Historical Society Building serves as a local attraction in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Ward Heitmann House Museum
The Ward Heitmann House Museum is an attraction located in The Hill neighborhood.
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National Art Museum of Sport
The National Art Museum of Sport is an attraction located in the West River neighborhood.
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One Hundred Second Infantry Regiment Museum
The One Hundred Second Infantry Regiment Museum is located in the Dixwell neighborhood.
Best Shops in New Haven
51 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
Atticus Bookstore Cafe is a shop located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Lifestyles
Located in Downtown, Lifestyles is a shop offering American food and sandwiches. It also serves as a coffee shop for quick refreshments.
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Possible Futures
Possible Futures is a shop located in the Edgewood neighborhood.
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Vintanthro Modern & Vintage
Vintanthro Modern & Vintage is a shop located in the Westville neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in New Haven
102 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Beverly Hills Triangle
Beverly Hills Triangle is a park located in the Amity neighborhood.
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Brothers in Unity Court
Brothers in Unity Court is a park located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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