Historical "must-sees" in New Haven

1. Lighthouse Point Park

8.3
2 Lighthouse Point Rd, New Haven, CT
Park · East Shore · 21 tips and reviews

The Connecticut BrideThe Connecticut Bride: During daylight receptions there are unparalleled views of Long Island Sound; at night, the walls are outlined with twinkling white lights that reflect the glow of the carousel. http://bit.ly/O92yIq

New Haven Union Station (NHV) - Metro North/Amtrak/Shore Line East is one of Historical "must-sees" in New Haven.

2. New Haven Union Station (NHV) - Metro North/Amtrak/Shore Line East

6.0
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT
Rail Station · 149 tips and reviews
Louis' Lunch is one of Historical "must-sees" in New Haven.

3. Louis' Lunch

7.2
261 Crown St, New Haven, CT
Burger Joint · Downtown New Haven · 110 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: “Jeff Lessen, owner of Louis Lunch, makes expert level Cheese Works sandwiches." --Adam Richman, Man V Food Nation

Shubert Theatre is one of Historical "must-sees" in New Haven.

4. Shubert Theatre

8.7
247 College St, New Haven, CT
Theater · Downtown New Haven · 11 tips and reviews

5. Anchor Restaurant & Bar

272 College St, New Haven, CT
Bar · Downtown New Haven · 16 tips and reviews

Lindsey N.Lindsey Noble: Visit ben in the mermaid room downstairs on friday or Saturday. Best bartender in new haven!

6. Yale Repertory Theatre

8.7
1120 Chapel St (at York St), New Haven, CT
Theater · Downtown New Haven · 5 tips and reviews

Kristy L.Kristy Lamb: The season subscription is a great deal, especially for students. The December show is always fun, and the odd ones seem to land in February - but go, because people will talk about it for years!

7. Wooster Square Park

8.7
Wooster Sq, New Haven, CT
Park · Wooster Square - Mill River · 3 tips and reviews

Alark J.Alark Joshi: You can always get great free parking here when you go to little Italy.

8. New Haven Green

6.8
Temple Street, New Haven, CT
Plaza · Downtown New Haven · 36 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Tang: According to the Yale tour, the original cemetery was here. When they relocated, they left the bodies underground and just moved the headstones. Good to know in advance of the zombie apocalypse!

9. Yale - Old Campus

344 College St, New Haven, CT
University · Downtown New Haven · 16 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Founded in 1701, it’s the 3rd-oldest institution of higher education in the US. It is known for notable alumni, including 5 US presidents, 17 US Supreme Court Justices & several foreign heads of state

10. Toad's Place

7.6
300 York St, New Haven, CT
Rock Club · Downtown New Haven · 33 tips and reviews

Peter W.Peter Wasilewski: best live venue in CT. period.

11. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

121 Wall St (Yale University), New Haven, CT
College Library · Downtown New Haven · 18 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim B: The walls are made of 1 1/2" Vermont granite which is thin enough to let light in but not too much to ruin the books

12. Peabody Museum of Natural History

8.6
170 Whitney Ave (at Sachem St.), New Haven, CT
History Museum · Downtown New Haven · 26 tips and reviews

Kevin L.Kevin Lim: Find out why, technically, the Peabody is the only museum to have a "brontosaurus"

Modern Apizza is one of Historical "must-sees" in New Haven.

13. Modern Apizza

9.1
874 State St, New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · East Rock · 101 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: "Modern Apizza is one of my favorite graduate school haunts!" --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

14. East Rock Park

9.2
41 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT
Hiking Trail · East Rock · 17 tips and reviews

Alark J.Alark Joshi: Go to the top of the park in the evening and watch a sunset there. There's seating for small picnics too.

15. Yale University Art Gallery

9.1
1111 Chapel St (btwn York and High), New Haven, CT
Art Museum · Downtown New Haven · 43 tips and reviews

Krishna S.Krishna Sampath: Totally free and totally awesome! What ate you waiting for?

16. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

9.2
157 Wooster St (at Brown St.), New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · Wooster Square - Mill River · 276 tips and reviews

Suzanne W.Suzanne Wenz: This place alone is worth a trip to New Haven! Amazing pizza - you won't be disappointed.