Living in New Haven, CT
New Haven is an exciting coastal city located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in Connecticut.
New
Haven is an exciting coastal city located on New Haven
Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County,
Connecticut, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in
Connecticut.
New Haven was founded in 1638 by English Puritans and a year later, eight streets were laid out in a four by four grid, creating what is commonly known as the “Nine Square Plan”. The city has since grown to be one of the most historical, innovative and welcoming cities in the United States and is home to a community of vibrant and interesting people.
New Haven was founded in 1638 by English
Puritans and a year later, eight streets were laid out in a four by four grid,
creating what is commonly known as the “Nine Square Plan”. The city has since grown to be one of the
most historical, innovative and welcoming cities in the United States and is
home to a community of vibrant and interesting people.
Spending some time in New Haven, it’s easy to see why it’s such an enjoyable place to be. The art and music scenes are thriving, along with some excellent theater options, sports, outdoor spaces, historical landmarks, shoreline, culture, great food and highly rated public schools.
Spending some time in New Haven, it’s easy to see why
it’s such an enjoyable place to be. The
art and music scenes are thriving, along with some excellent theater options,
sports, outdoor spaces, historical landmarks, shoreline, culture, great food
and highly rated public schools. This
article is going to take you on a little tour, but I highly recommend visiting
New Haven when you have some time, you won’t be disappointed. When you do visit, eat the pizza, trust me.
This article is going to take you on a little tour, but I highly recommend visiting New Haven when you have some time. You won’t be disappointed! When you do visit, make sure to eat the pizza!
This article is going to take you on a little tour, but I highly recommend visiting New Haven when you have some time, you won’t be disappointed. When you do visit, eat the pizza, trust me.
Approximately 20 square miles and conveniently located between New York and Boston, New Haven is at the heart of all the action. Union Street Station is your portal to wherever you need tobe! With New Haven being so close to NYC, Boston, Providence and other major cities in the area, it’s only fitting the city would have an extensive and affordable train and Amtrak station. It’s also a very easy city to navigate by bike, bus and even on foot.
Approximately 20 square miles and conveniently located
between New York and Boston, New Haven is at the heart of all the action. Union
Street Station is your portal to wherever you need to
be! With New Haven being so close to
NYC, Boston, Providence and other major cities in the area, it’s only fitting
the city would have an extensive and affordable train and Amtrak station. It’s also a very easy city to navigate by
bike, bus and even on foot.
New Haven is a fantastic place to call home with so many neighborhoods to choose from. It’s easy to find your perfect spot whether your ideal location is a quiet and charming residential neighborhood or lively downtown streets.
New Haven is a fantastic place to call home with so many
neighborhoods to choose from. It’s easy
to find your perfect spot whether your ideal location is a quiet and charming
residential neighborhood or lively downtown streets.
Just passing through New Haven, you see some of the best American architecture of the last hundred years in a single afternoon. Yale, founded in 1701, is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine Colonial Colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The campus is like no other with Collegiate Gothic architecture, buildings designed by Frank Gehryand Philip Johnson, gardens landscaped by James Gamble Rogers, the 15-floor cathedral-styled Sterling Memorial Library, the 216-foot-tall Harkness Tower, the list is endless.
Just passing through New Haven, you see some of the
best American architecture of the last hundred years in a single afternoon. Yale,
founded in 1701, is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the
United States and one of the nine Colonial Colleges chartered before the
American Revolution. The campus is like
no other with Collegiate Gothic architecture, buildings designed by Frank Gehry
and Philip Johnson, gardens landscaped by James Gamble Rogers, the 15-floor
cathedral-styled Sterling Memorial Library, the 216-foot-tall Harkness Tower,
the list is endless. If you’re a history
buff, you will absolutely want to check out the National
Register of Historic Places in New Haven and plan some time to
meander and take in all the beauty there is to see.
If you’re a history buff, you will absolutely want to check out the National Register of Historic Places in New Haven and plan some time to meander and take in all the beauty there is to see.
The city boasts three main shopping districts. The Chapel Street Historic District in the downtown area covers the southwestern corner of downtown New Haven, including properties from Park Street to Temple Street. The predominantly brick structures represent a wide range of architectural styles. The oldest building in the district is the Ira Atwater House, built in 1817. Most of the buildings now in the district were built in the late eighteenth and early twentieth centuries. It’s a fantastic place to stroll around and enjoy the history while also enjoying the many shops, eateries and museums.
The city boasts three main shopping districts. The Chapel Street Historic District in the
downtown area covers the southwestern corner of downtown New Haven, including
properties from Park Street to Temple Street. The predominantly brick
structures represent a wide range of architectural styles. The oldest building
in the district is the Ira Atwater House, built in 1817. Most of the buildings
now in the district were built in the late eighteenth and early twentieth
centuries. It’s a fantastic place to
stroll around and enjoy the history while also enjoying the many shops,
eateries and museums.
The Shops at Yale offer a wide variety of stores and restaurants and also celebrate the winter holiday season in Historic Downtown New Haven with a full month of planned events to bring people together and share in the holiday as a community. New Haven residents and guests can come share in many activities from the treelighting on the historical Green to Horse and Carriage Rides. The Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District is earning recognition as New Haven's center for artistic and cultural affairs. Audubon's convenient location in the heart of downtown New Haven is within walking distance of many cultural offerings including the Peabody Museum of Natural History and New Haven's Town Green.
The
Shops at Yale offer a wide variety of stores and
restaurants and also celebrates the winter holiday season in Historic Downtown
New Haven with a full month of planned events to bring people together and
share in the holiday as a community. New
Haven residents and guests can come share in many activities from the tree
lighting on the historical Green to Horse and Carriage Rides.
If Broadway quality theater productions are of interest to you, be sure to check out some of the theaters in the area. The Yale Repertory Theater has championed new work since 1966, producing well over 100 premieres, including two Pulitzer Prize winners and four other nominated finalists, by emerging and established playwrights. The Shubert Theater attracts musicians, dancers and performing artists of various kinds.
The
Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District is earning
recognition as New Haven's center for artistic and cultural affairs. Audubon's
convenient location in the heart of downtown New Haven is within walking distance
of many cultural offerings including the Peabody Museum of Natural History and
New
Haven's Town Green.
If Broadway quality theater productions are of
interest to you, be sure to check out some of the theaters in the area. The Yale Repertory
Theater has championed new work since 1966, producing well
over 100 premieres, including two Pulitzer Prize winners and four other
nominated finalists, by emerging and established playwrights.
The Shubert Theater attracts
musicians, dancers and performing artists of various kinds. It’s eclectic in what it has to offer and is
a gorgeous space.
The beauty of the City of New Haven is personified in its parks for residents to enjoy nature. New Haven is proudly responsible for the stewardship of the Elm City’s over 2,200 acres of parks, and the tree belt.
The beauty of the City of New Haven is personified in
its parks for residents to enjoy nature. New Haven is proudly responsible for
the stewardship of the Elm City’s over 2,200 acres of parks, and the tree belt.
East
Rock Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails. The Giant
Steps Trail provides a spectacular 285-foot climb to the Summit and it is well
worth the climb because the view is spectacular. You can see all of New Haven and, on a clear day, across the
sound to Long Island, NY.
East Rock Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails. The Giant Steps Trail provides a spectacular 285-foot climb to the Summit and it is well worth the climb because the view is spectacular. You can see all of New Haven and, on a clear day, across the sound to Long Island, NY.
East Rock Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails. The Giant Steps Trail provides a spectacular 285-foot climb to the Summit and it is well worth the climb because the view is spectacular. You can see all of New Haven and, on a clear day, across the sound to Long Island, NY.
Lighthouse Point Park is one of the many parks New Haven has to offer, featuring concert events, museums, art galleries, and many specialty shops and restaurants.
Lighthouse
Point Park is one of the many parks New Haven has to offer, it
features concert events, museums, art galleries, and many specialty shops and
restaurants. At Lighthouse Point Park
you can walk out on a jetty to view the lighthouse or simply walk up to the
lighthouse. There is plenty of parking
for picnics and relaxing at the beach, and an old antique carousel.
At Lighthouse Point Park you can walk out on a jetty to view the lighthouse or simply walk up to the lighthouse. There is plenty of parking for picnics and relaxing at the beach, and an old antique carousel.
At Lighthouse Point Park you can walk out on a jetty to view the lighthouse or simply walk up to the lighthouse. There is plenty of parking for picnics and relaxing at the beach, and an old antique carousel.
Out of the 48 New Haven Public Schools there are: 32 Elementary Schools and middle schools, 10 high schools, 5 transitional schools, 1 adult & continuing education school. With 20 different magnet schools, NHPS is home to the largest magnet school program in Connecticut. New Haven also holds the title for being one of the top ten most diverse school districts in the state.
If you’re looking for a city that’s large enough to be energetic and fulfilling while also keeping that small friendly feeling, New Haven might just be the city for you. There is no shortage of major special events and festivals throughout the year to connect with your neighbors and visitors alike. New Haven also offers two wonderful online publications which are a wealth of information. The New Haven Independent and the New Haven Magazine are both excellent resources to keep informed of the wonderful events and activities this city has to offer.
Out of the 48 New Haven Public Schools there are: 32 Elementary Schools and middle
schools, 10 high schools, 5 transitional schools, 1 adult & continuing
education school. With 20 different
magnet schools, NHPS is home to the largest magnet school program in Connecticut. New Haven also holds the title for being one
of the top ten most diverse school districts in the state.
If you’re looking for a city that’s large enough to be
energetic and fulfilling while also keeping that small friendly feeling, New
Haven might just be the city for you.
There is no shortage of major special events and festivals throughout
the year to connect with your neighbors and visitors alike. New Haven also offers two wonderful online
publications which are a wealth of information.
The
New Haven Independent and the New Haven Magazine are
both excellent resources to keep informed of the wonderful events and
activities this city has to offer.
