Explore Everything New Haven
This is the Elm City in full view. Neighborhoods, murals, and parks are stitched into every block, with tall canopy and porch-lit sidewalks setting the rhythm. Step out and the city answers with color, culture, and places that invite you to linger.
Start with scale you can feel. New Haven’s compact grid makes exploring easy, from downtown storefronts to riverside strolls. Trails rise to ridge-line views at East Rock, beaches and a vintage carousel wait at Lighthouse Point, and Edgewood Park threads calm through the west side. Kayaks slip into coves, bikes follow greenways, and dogs find their people at local parks.
Art lives outdoors. Walls carry stories in paint, sculptures anchor plazas, and crosswalks greet you with pattern and color. Markets pop up, patios open, and a sunny afternoon turns into a neighborhood night without much planning.
Pick a direction and let the city unfold. Below, you will find starting points for neighborhoods, parks, and public art, with room to discover your own favorites while you are here. New Haven. We’ve got it all.
When the temps climb in the Elm City, there’s one simple rule: cool off with something sweet. We’ve got scoops, and downtown is scooping up serious summer vibes with frozen treats that hit every craving – think small-batch classics, vegan delights, and a little liquid nitrogen drama for good measure. Whether you’re taking a break […]
One hundred years of ah-BEETZ and counting. That’s how long Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has been serving up sizzling coal-fired pies from the heart of Wooster Square – cementing its place as a New Haven icon and national treasure. To mark the milestone, the city is pulling out all the stops. A yearlong lineup of […]
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 […]
