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3 Places to Watch the ’24 Solar Eclipse In and Around Downtown New Haven

April 3, 2024

Look up, but not without your eclipse glasses, you snag a free pair at Warby Parker, located at 268 York Street in the heart of the Shops at Yale.  April 8th marks a major astronomical event, the biggest in a decade,  New Haven will experience a 90.79% eclipse starting at 2:12 pm, with the maximum time to view happening at 3:27 pm, ending at 4:37 pm.  The solar eclipse is inspiring travel across the globe, with millions traveling to see this solar event. The area in which the eclipse is fully visible is called “the path of totality,” with viewers... View Article

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Yale Peabody Museum Reopens After a 4-Year Renovation

March 27, 2024

After an extensive four-year renovation, we are thrilled to celebrate the reopening of the Yale Peabody Museum. Our team at Info New Haven was lucky enough to be among the first visitors upon the grand opening on March 26. The visually breathtaking new face of the Peabody has received a certified Leed Gold rating for sustainability and bears a juxtaposition of modern updates and prehistoric artifacts that must be experienced in real-time. You’ve gotta see this place for yourself, but in the meantime, here’s what we’re looking at – by the numbers. Click here to learn more about the Yale... View Article

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5 Women-Owned Businesses in Downtown New Haven

March 27, 2024

As March comes to an end, we are proud to honor and support women-owned businesses in Downtown New Haven during Women’s History Month. We have compiled 5 noteworthy women-led businesses that deserve the spotlight, a bit of recognition, and your business before Women’s History month comes to a close.  Located on Chapel Street, Soulful Threads offers shoppers the most unique finds from their curated collection of ‘90s-era and Y2K-style clothing and accessories. The shop prioritizes sustainable fashion, outfitting locals with the best vintage, second hand, and upcycled clothes. Bridal Trousseau, located in the ninth square area, is the perfect place... View Article

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3 Ways to Spend Spring Break in New Haven

March 6, 2024

Temperatures are rising (slowly), and Spring Break is looming (sooner than you may think). If you haven’t had a chance to consider what exciting new activities await you and your loved ones this Spring Break, we’ve got you covered. Where else would you go when the place to be is right here? Downtown New Haven has no shortage of unventured interactive activities, provoking entertainment unseen and delicious eats that are untasted. If you’re staying home for the holiday, here are three activities you must book as we welcome spring into the Elm City. Experience the state’s number one escape room... View Article

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All Things ah-BEETZ with New Haven’s Pizza Expert, Colin Caplan

February 7, 2024

Did you know? One of your neighbors is a certified apizza historian, and he’s sharing the secret sauce. Colin Caplan, owner of Taste of New Haven, has written six books on New Haven history and produced an entire apizza documentary called Pizza, a love story. His latest book, Pizza in New Haven, traces the history of our city’s most distinctive dish, which in recent months has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker.  As Caplan puts it, “Pizza in New Haven is the culmination of over 140 years of Italian cultural and culinary influence in this... View Article

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in New Haven

January 30, 2024

The year of the dragon is upon us; welcome to 2024. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the new year, celebrated primarily in Asian communities across China, South Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Fireworks displays, street parades, and energetic representations of culture traditionally mark the celebration. This year’s holiday, which falls on Saturday, February 10th, will usher in the year of the dragon. On February 24th, visitors and locals will gather for Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration in New Haven. Hosted by Yale-China, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the United States and China... View Article

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5 Unique First Date Spots in New Haven

January 24, 2024

An ideal Valentine’s Day begins with a January first date. As we roll into the romance season, many locals are fulfilling their “get back out there” resolution with date nights in downtown. There is no perfect formula for a first date, but there is one surefire way to kill one – forget to make a plan. This month, we’re helping you get back out there with five first date ideas in downtown that aren’t grabbing a dinner and drinks. You don’t have to thank us always remember your romance was established downtown. Root for the Bulldogs at a Yale Basketball... View Article

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Cosmopolitan Calls New Haven “The Cultural Hotspot You Didn’t Know You Needed”

January 23, 2024

In the fall of 2023, a journalist from Cosmopolitan Magazine visited downtown New Haven on a mission to explore the best of our city. During her time in Elm City, she experienced everything our community offers, from delicious eats to lively cultural events, culminating in a feature story about New Haven. The soundbite review of our beloved city is as follows: “The food and cocktails? Top tier. The museums? Immaculate. The people? Gorge and diverse. Now go pack your bags!” Written for Cosmopolitan’s travel section, Cosmo Trips, the story features insights from Adriane Jefferson, the Director of Cultural Affairs for... View Article

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Dry January in #NHV

January 3, 2024

Whether your 2024 motto is “New Year, New Me,” you’re looking for a monthly refresh, or are simply interested in attending more alcohol-free activities this year, downtown New Haven is the perfect destination to support your New years’ resolutions. From attending museums to going shopping, there are many ways to stay “dry” in New Haven this January. Make the new year one of abundance and stroll through the downtown streets to find a shopper’s dream. Chapel Street, the epicenter for all high-end boutiques, is home to Idiom, known for its hand-crafted jewelry and bags. If you are looking to add... View Article

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Celebrating 800 Years of the Crèche at The Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center

December 19, 2023

You know what it is, you didn’t know there was a word for it. Now entering the world of the crèche, a symbol synonymous with Christmas as a stocking or an elf. A crèche is a three-dimensional nativity scene, a physical retelling of the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ. The crèches we’re talking about today are not the kitschy tabletop sets of Christmases past but rather full-fledged installations on view right now in Downtown New Haven.\ From now until March 24, 2024, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center invites visitors and locals to stop in for the... View Article