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Amistad
Discovering Amistad

Voyage for Freedom: Free Tours
August 2 -21

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Elm Shakespeare Company @ Edgerton Park
August 17 - September 3

Black Wall Street Festival

New Haven Green
August 19

Music & Murals

The Shops at Yale
August 26

New Haven Cocktail Week
New Haven Cocktail Week

August 27 - September 2

Movies in the Plaza
Movies in the Plaza

Pitkin Plaza
Wednesdays @ 8 pm

Happy Hour
Happy Hour in the Plaza

Temple Plaza
Fridays @ 4:30 pm

Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining

Downtown Patios, Sidewalk Cafes & Roof-Tops
Summer 2023

Public Art
Public Art

Murals, Sculptures & More
Self Guided Tours

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Welcome to Downtown New Haven, where awe-inspiring innovation meets the nation’s best pizza. Here, connections are made possible, from art and education to cutting-edge research and world-class healthcare. Here, our hamburgers go sans ketchup and bookstores and boutiques abound. Throughout the Elm City, thought is nurtured, imagination is realized, and industries are born.

Located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the smart spot.  There’s a lot to learn, taste, see, and do here. Click around and see what you’ve been missing, us.

Eat

A foodie scene that can do both, New Haven does down-to-earth seasonal American fare as well as we do internationally-inspired gourmet four-course meals.

Brimming with artistic flair, our locally-owned shops and boutiques are home to everything from stunning antiques and home furnishings to bespoke, hipster friendly items.

Summer fun is rounding the corner, and there’s so much to do, see and experience in downtown and around the City.  Read all about it in our August e-newsletter and on the blog.

See

In New Haven, we end our days in curtain calls and encores. Here, locals and visitors come together and connect over a melody, a monologue, or a mic drop. Interested? We’ll save you a seat.

Museum-crawl through the streets of New Haven and feel the history, art, and culture come to life – from the exterior walls of an outdoor mural, to the hallowed halls of the New Haven Museum. 

We won’t check your zip code at the door; when you’re here, you’re a local. Spend a night or extend your stay at any of our conveniently located hotels.

Whether you greet the day with chicken and waffles or a classic eggs benny, we’ll meet you with our spiciest Bloody Marys and sweetest bellinis – bottomless, of course. 

Farm-fresh or fast (good) food, leave your lunchbox at home. Our restaurants give lunch breaks a good name, serving up the freshest ingredients on revolving menus that will fight your mid-day fatigue.

Long week?  Tired of cooking? Treat yourself to some savory cuisine from downtown’s culinary experts, to-go.

The Amistad Freedom Schooner will be in port at Long Wharf from August 2–21 & Aug. 29–September 5. The replica of the historic ship will be open for educational tours, teaching visitors about the ship's creation, the story of the Amistad Rebellion & the ship's fate today. ⚓

🎟️ The Amistad Freedom Voyage tours are free & open to the public. For more information, including tour dates head to the link in bio & follow the voyage @discoveringamistad.

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The Amistad Freedom Schooner will be in port at Long Wharf from August 2–21 & Aug. 29–September 5. The replica of the historic ship will be open for educational tours, teaching visitors about the ship`s creation, the story of the Amistad Rebellion & the ship`s fate today. ⚓

🎟️ The Amistad Freedom Voyage tours are free & open to the public. For more information, including tour dates head to the link in bio & follow the voyage @discoveringamistad.

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The Elm City or the ✨new✨ New Haven - Condé Nast Traveler recently gave #NHV rave reviews saying, "...the last few years have seen a renaissance rollicking through the city. With a veritable buffet of bold new restaurants—fare from Peru to Japan and back again—foodies are finding a new culinary capital within the city..." Read more about all the spots, shops & places to stay mentioned at the link in bio!
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The Elm City or the ✨new✨ New Haven - Condé Nast Traveler recently gave #NHV rave reviews saying, "...the last few years have seen a renaissance rollicking through the city. With a veritable buffet of bold new restaurants—fare from Peru to Japan and back again—foodies are finding a new culinary capital within the city..." Read more about all the spots, shops & places to stay mentioned at the link in bio!
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The silhouettes of the old & new against the colors of the night sky make downtown New Haven look like a painting 🎨  So what would you name this masterpiece? Let us know in the comments below👇
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The silhouettes of the old & new against the colors of the night sky make downtown New Haven look like a painting 🎨 So what would you name this masterpiece? Let us know in the comments below👇
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Apizza a day keeps the doctor away...or at least the cravings. Find out all the best spots to get your apizza fix in New Haven at the link above 👆 Or just head to @modernapizza to grab this one. Now that's amore! 🍕 #NHV

📍 Modern | 874 State St, New Haven, CT
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Apizza a day keeps the doctor away...or at least the cravings. Find out all the best spots to get your apizza fix in New Haven at the link above 👆 Or just head to @modernapizza to grab this one. Now that`s amore! 🍕 #NHV

📍 Modern | 874 State St, New Haven, CT
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Broadening your horizons is easy at these five beloved New Haven spots that boast some of the city's most amazing (& underrated) views. One of those spots - the Yale University Art Gallery Terrace. For the complete list head to the #linkinbio & then let us know how many of spots you've already been to in the comments below! #NHV

📍@yaleartgallery | 1111 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
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Broadening your horizons is easy at these five beloved New Haven spots that boast some of the city`s most amazing (& underrated) views. One of those spots - the Yale University Art Gallery Terrace. For the complete list head to the #linkinbio & then let us know how many of spots you`ve already been to in the comments below! #NHV

📍@yaleartgallery | 1111 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
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PRIDE is where the people are 🧜‍♀️ at Fair Haven Oyster Co. 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙

📍📸 @fairhavenoysterco | 307 Front St, New Haven, CT.

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PRIDE is where the people are 🧜‍♀️ at Fair Haven Oyster Co. 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙

📍📸 @fairhavenoysterco | 307 Front St, New Haven, CT.

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Sherkaan knows how to patio on a Sunday. Whether you're celebrating Father's Day, Juneteenth, PRIDE or ✅ D. ALL OF THE ABOVE - it's a great day to be downtown New Haven. #NHV

Juneteenth events saved in our highlights.👆
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Sherkaan knows how to patio on a Sunday. Whether you`re celebrating Father`s Day, Juneteenth, PRIDE or ✅ D. ALL OF THE ABOVE - it`s a great day to be downtown New Haven. #NHV

Juneteenth events saved in our highlights.👆
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#NHV Summer Staple: Lighthouse Point Park☀️
Beach, boat launch, picnic pavilions, food trucks & one of just 100 vintage carousels still in use today - it's easy to see why this park is a popular spot for sun & summer-lovers.

For more parks in & around New Haven head to the link in bio.👆

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#NHV Summer Staple: Lighthouse Point Park☀️
Beach, boat launch, picnic pavilions, food trucks & one of just 100 vintage carousels still in use today - it`s easy to see why this park is a popular spot for sun & summer-lovers.

For more parks in & around New Haven head to the link in bio.👆

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The clocks of Harkness Tower are counting down to June & the unofficial start of summer. Technically, summer does not begin until the 21st this year, but there's just something about the calendar changing from May into June that makes things feel a bit more summer-y around New Haven...even if it's not the evening temps. 🌤️ 
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Speaking of Harkness Tower, do you know what those clock faces are made of or how long they've been up there? Head to the link in our bio to learn more about this cultural landmark from @visityale.

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The clocks of Harkness Tower are counting down to June & the unofficial start of summer. Technically, summer does not begin until the 21st this year, but there`s just something about the calendar changing from May into June that makes things feel a bit more summer-y around New Haven...even if it`s not the evening temps. 🌤️
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Speaking of Harkness Tower, do you know what those clock faces are made of or how long they`ve been up there? Head to the link in our bio to learn more about this cultural landmark from @visityale.

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In a city overflowing with architectural charm New Haven City Hall & County Courthouse has to the be in the running as one of the most interesting. From the timepiece at the top of the tower to the Amistad memorial at its entrance & all the patterns, colors & details in between it’s not difficult to spot something new to you about the old building each time you pass by. Is there a place in downtown that you’re mesmerized by? Let us know in the comments! #NHV
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In a city overflowing with architectural charm New Haven City Hall & County Courthouse has to the be in the running as one of the most interesting. From the timepiece at the top of the tower to the Amistad memorial at its entrance & all the patterns, colors & details in between it’s not difficult to spot something new to you about the old building each time you pass by. Is there a place in downtown that you’re mesmerized by? Let us know in the comments! #NHV



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Tonight’s the night! One of our favorite events of the year - New Haven Night Market returns to 9th Square. Come with friends, family, even pets - but don’t come with any tickets, this event is freeeee!

Food, drinks, live music, games & of course, shopping. It’s going to be your favorite event of the year too.🙌 #NHV
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Tonight’s the night! One of our favorite events of the year - New Haven Night Market returns to 9th Square. Come with friends, family, even pets - but don’t come with any tickets, this event is freeeee!

Food, drinks, live music, games & of course, shopping. It’s going to be your favorite event of the year too.🙌 #NHV



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That was a New Haven Restaurant Week for the record books! ♥️ to all the restaurants that participated & all the diners who came out to support our local restaurants. A special thank you to our friends at @yalenewhavenhealth & @yale for helping us host another successful NHVRW.🍽️ #NewHavenRestaurantWeek

That was a New Haven Restaurant Week for the record books! ♥️ to all the restaurants that participated & all the diners who came out to support our local restaurants. A special thank you to our friends at @yalenewhavenhealth & @yale for helping us host another successful NHVRW.🍽️ #NewHavenRestaurantWeek ...

The lineup is here & the countdown is on. New Haven Restaurant Week is Connecticut’s highly anticipated celebration of dining throughout Elm City. The program invites diners to sample the incredible array of eateries that make up the City’s culinary scene. NHRW kicks off this Sunday, April 16th. Link in bio for all the details.
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The lineup is here & the countdown is on. New Haven Restaurant Week is Connecticut’s highly anticipated celebration of dining throughout Elm City. The program invites diners to sample the incredible array of eateries that make up the City’s culinary scene. NHRW kicks off this Sunday, April 16th. Link in bio for all the details.
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