Discover New Haven
Welcome to Downtown New Haven, where invention meets appetite. Pizza gets its coal-fired char, burgers keep the ketchup off, and bookstores and boutiques open their doors to curious minds. Art spills into public space, and classrooms sit a short walk from labs that push ideas forward.
Connections happen here. Museums, theaters, and music venues share blocks with cafés and research hubs. World-class healthcare keeps the neighborhood humming day and night. You feel the energy on the Green at lunchtime and again when the curtain rises after dark.
Place matters. We have been on a nine-square grid since 1638, which makes exploring simple and fun. Between Boston and New York, New Haven is the smart spot with a walkable core, a creative streak, and a welcome that feels genuine.
There is a lot to learn, taste, see, and do. Click around, follow your interests, and see what you have been missing. New Haven. We have got it all.
As holiday festivities ramp up, downtown New Haven is offering more ways than ever to elevate your at-home entertaining with hands-on classes from some of our favorite local spots. Whether you’re looking to perfect your cocktail game, master a beloved Italian dessert, or put a modern twist on a traditional feast, these festive workshops bring […]
This holiday season, downtown New Haven has a new reason to celebrate. Just beside the newly reopened Union League, a new favorite invites guests to savor the spirit of Paris – one pastry at a time. Union League Pâtisserie is a collaboration between Alexander Clark, owner of Union League and ZINC, and Kimberly Pedrick, the […]
New Haven’s dining scene has never lacked depth, but it’s entering a new chapter. Union League, the longtime Chapel Street Institution, is reaching for the stars. Michelin, of course. The French restaurant’s owner, Alexander Clark, purchased the historic Beaux-Arts building from Yale and invested heavily in its restoration. The dining room is newly theatrical, with […]
