Guidebook for New Haven
Food Scene
Nestled in the Fair Haven Marina boatyard, this great little breakfast & lunch spot has some of the best views of the Quinnipiac River.
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Anastasio's Boathouse Cafe
307 Front StNestled in the Fair Haven Marina boatyard, this great little breakfast & lunch spot has some of the best views of the Quinnipiac River.
Pizza is a BIG deal here in New Haven and Grand Apizza is one of New Haven's best kept secrets. A great spot to grab dinner and enjoy in the Quinnipiac River Park for sunset.
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Grand Apizza
111 Grand AvePizza is a BIG deal here in New Haven and Grand Apizza is one of New Haven's best kept secrets. A great spot to grab dinner and enjoy in the Quinnipiac River Park for sunset.
Every seat has an amazing view, but you'll get the BEST service sitting at the bar. Fresh oysters. Amazing happy hour.
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Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StEvery seat has an amazing view, but you'll get the BEST service sitting at the bar. Fresh oysters. Amazing happy hour.
For the best tacos in town, these food trucks are a must have. My favorite truck is the Black Truck on the end. Yum!
Long Wharf Drive
Long Wharf DriveFor the best tacos in town, these food trucks are a must have. My favorite truck is the Black Truck on the end. Yum!
Get your fresh seafood here! Call before going to verify they are open and what seafood is available for purchase: (203) 562-7837
Fair Haven Lobster Co
265 Front StGet your fresh seafood here! Call before going to verify they are open and what seafood is available for purchase: (203) 562-7837
Caseus
Amazing food ... and a Cheese Shop on the lower level!
No Worries Brewing Company
2520 State StShopping
For those that love vintage finds... this is a great spot to find everything from accessories, great outfits and amazing wares from local craftsman.
Vintanthro Modern Vintage
895 Whalley AveFor those that love vintage finds... this is a great spot to find everything from accessories, great outfits and amazing wares from local craftsman.
Getting Around
There is regular bus service from Fair Haven to down town. This stop is a 5 minute walk just across the bridge; stand in front of school. Bus stops every 10-15 minutes. It costs $1.50 for one way far. Exact change is accepted. You can also purchase daily, weekly, monthly passes online. There are detailed bus routes as well. (www.cttransit.com)
Grand Ave and Perkins St station
There is regular bus service from Fair Haven to down town. This stop is a 5 minute walk just across the bridge; stand in front of school. Bus stops every 10-15 minutes. It costs $1.50 for one way far. Exact change is accepted. You can also purchase daily, weekly, monthly passes online. There are detailed bus routes as well. (www.cttransit.com)
Whether you are coming in from NYC or taking a day trip down to New York City, New Haven is first/last stop from local trains to Grand Central Station on Metro North.
http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm
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Union Station
50 Union AveWhether you are coming in from NYC or taking a day trip down to New York City, New Haven is first/last stop from local trains to Grand Central Station on Metro North.
http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm
Drinks & Nightlife
Firehouse 12
45 Crown StAmazing Jazz
There's something every night and you never know who will be playing- always a great time!
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Cafe Nine
250 State StThere's something every night and you never know who will be playing- always a great time!
Ordinary
990 Chapel StAmazing cocktails and food with late night love from Meat & Company right next door!
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116 Crown St
116 Crown StreetAmazing cocktails and food with late night love from Meat & Company right next door!
Arts & Culture
Admission is free and totally worth a look, even if it's only to see Van Gogh's "The Billiard Room" up close (2nd FL).
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Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StAdmission is free and totally worth a look, even if it's only to see Van Gogh's "The Billiard Room" up close (2nd FL).
Whether you're in the mood for peace and quiet or have a knack for amazing architecture, enjoy the marbled walls and glassed in rare books stack.
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Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall StWhether you're in the mood for peace and quiet or have a knack for amazing architecture, enjoy the marbled walls and glassed in rare books stack.
Unique space and thoughtfully curated artists and exhibits.
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New Haven Museum
114 Whitney AveUnique space and thoughtfully curated artists and exhibits.
Parks & Nature
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdAmazing hiking trails. If you get a chance to hike or drive to the top of East Rock Park, it is the best view overlooking New Haven and the Long Island Sound.
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East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StAmazing hiking trails. If you get a chance to hike or drive to the top of East Rock Park, it is the best view overlooking New Haven and the Long Island Sound.
*Walking Trail a 1.5 mile loop traverses the nationally and locally recognized Quinnipiac River Historic District. The walkway provides panoramic views of the river and the historic buildings along its shores. The route passes over two historic bridges and through the Quinnipiac River Park.
Enjoy wide open space alongside the Quinnipiac River.
*Farmer's Markets happen here on Thursday afternoons from 3p-6p starting July 6th.
Check here for market updates: http://cityseed.org/fair-haven/
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Quinnipiac River Park
*Walking Trail a 1.5 mile loop traverses the nationally and locally recognized Quinnipiac River Historic District. The walkway provides panoramic views of the river and the historic buildings along its shores. The route passes over two historic bridges and through the Quinnipiac River Park.
Enjoy wide open space alongside the Quinnipiac River.
*Farmer's Markets happen here on Thursday afternoons from 3p-6p starting July 6th.
Check here for market updates: http://cityseed.org/fair-haven/
Amazing hiking trails. If you have time... there's a castle at the top!
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Iparke yaseState yeSleeping Giant
200 Mount Carmel AvenueAmazing hiking trails. If you have time... there's a castle at the top!
Essentials
The BEST wine shop around, and a neighborhood essential. Ben, owner, will help select an amazing bottle every time, whether you are spending $10 or $100.
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Grand Vin
28 E Grand AveThe BEST wine shop around, and a neighborhood essential. Ben, owner, will help select an amazing bottle every time, whether you are spending $10 or $100.