The artistic flair of neighborhoods like the Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District and Ninth Square invite locals and visitors alike to mingle in the Elm City, convening over locally brewed coffee or an afternoon on Chapel Street, where The Shops at Yale offer a mix of national retailers and locally-owned boutiques. Whether you settle into the cul-de-sacs and side streets of Cedar Hill, Fair Haven, or Wooster Square, New Haven is a welcome home for the ‘new kids.’
No pool pass? No problem. When the city heats up, we’ve got splash [pads], New Haven parks come to the rescue with free* family-friendly fun that’s perfect for spontaneous playdates, quick cool-offs, or just a chance to beat the summer sun. Here’s where to make a splash in the Elm City this season: 1. Lighthouse […]
If you find yourself on Dixwell Avenue in early June and hear the distant thump of drums, you’re not imagining things—you’re being pulled into the heartbeat of one of New Haven’s most historic neighborhoods. The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade, a beloved summer tradition, is a vibrant celebration of Black heritage, community pride, and cultural […]
One bite, and you’ll never look at pizza the same way again. There’s pizza, and then there’s New Haven apizza (pronounced “ah-BEETZ”). Whether you’re an apizza acolyte or simply someone who respects the perfect combination of crip, char, and chew, then the New Haven Pizza Trail is calling you. Here in New Haven, we take […]