The feel of the town
New Haven is home to Yale University and one of the best-known small cities in the Northeast, with world-class museums, theaters and a famous pizza tradition. Its historic downtown surrounds the New Haven Green.
Neighborhoods range from walkable areas like East Rock, Wooster Square and Westville to the shoreline at Morris Cove, all framed by the dramatic ridges of East Rock and West Rock.
What New Haven is known for
- Yale University and its museums
- Theaters, restaurants and New Haven-style pizza
- East Rock and West Rock parks
- A major rail hub with service to New York, Boston and Hartford
Landmarks and local favorites
- New Haven GreenA 16-acre National Historic Landmark downtown
- East Rock ParkTrails and views from the summit
- West Rock RidgeA ridge-top state park
- Yale University Art GalleryThe oldest college art museum in the Western Hemisphere
- Yale Center for British ArtThe largest collection of British art outside the U.K.
- Peabody Museum of Natural HistoryNatural history museum
- Shubert TheatreHistoric theater for touring shows
- Wooster SquareHistoric neighborhood known for its restaurants
Getting around
- Train: Union Station is a major hub for Metro-North's New Haven Line, Amtrak, the Hartford Line and Shore Line East; State Street station serves downtown.
- Car: I-95 and I-91 meet in New Haven, with the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Route 34 nearby.
Schools
New Haven Public Schools serves the city, with neighborhood high schools and a large number of magnet school options.
For current information, visit the New Haven Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- City living with museums, theater and dining
- Proximity to major universities and hospitals
- Amtrak and Metro-North
- Multi-family investment opportunities