Alyson’s guidebook

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Alyson’s guidebook

Neighborhood Sightseeing & Parks

Located in Morris Cove. Most are within walking distance!
Local park with a beach, pavilion, splash pad, playground, historic carousel, and butterfly garden. There is an entrance fee of $30/car during the summer season.
61 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd
61 locals recommend
Local park with a beach, pavilion, splash pad, playground, historic carousel, and butterfly garden. There is an entrance fee of $30/car during the summer season.
Walking Distance! Historic Revolutionary War underground forts, a beach, large pier, playground, lots of open space. Nice for a picnic. No fee.
Fort Hale Park
Walking Distance! Historic Revolutionary War underground forts, a beach, large pier, playground, lots of open space. Nice for a picnic. No fee.
Walking distance! Paved walking/biking trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, bocce, soccer and baseball fields. No fee.
East Shore Park
Walking distance! Paved walking/biking trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, bocce, soccer and baseball fields. No fee.
Historic house open to the public on weekends for tours. Hosts themed lectures on Sunday afternoons and live music on certain weeknights. Free, donations suggested.
Pardee Morris House
325 Lighthouse Rd
Historic house open to the public on weekends for tours. Hosts themed lectures on Sunday afternoons and live music on certain weeknights. Free, donations suggested.
Local Private Beach! Park in any legal space on/near Cove St., and enter the private beach by foot through the accessway next to Anthony's Ocean View. This is a private beach for Morris Cove residents only. No access into Anthony's Ocean View beyond the ropes is permitted (NO bathrooms, food etc.), It is a private event and banquet facility, please heed directions on their signs. No fee. Please respect the property of the private residences along the beach.
Cove Street
Local Private Beach! Park in any legal space on/near Cove St., and enter the private beach by foot through the accessway next to Anthony's Ocean View. This is a private beach for Morris Cove residents only. No access into Anthony's Ocean View beyond the ropes is permitted (NO bathrooms, food etc.), It is a private event and banquet facility, please heed directions on their signs. No fee. Please respect the property of the private residences along the beach.

City/town information

Museums, restaurants galore, shopping, nightlife, churches, Yale University, the list goes on!
57 locals recommend
New Haven
57 locals recommend
Museums, restaurants galore, shopping, nightlife, churches, Yale University, the list goes on!

Neighborhood Convenience Stores

Located in Morris cove
Local convenience store down the street. Also has a deli with hot & cold sandwiches and various junk foods & candy, ice cream, etc.
Krauszer's Food Store
25 Townsend Avenue
Local convenience store down the street. Also has a deli with hot & cold sandwiches and various junk foods & candy, ice cream, etc.
Just down the street for your wine, etc.
Lighthouse Liquors
Just down the street for your wine, etc.

Neighborhood Food

Located in or just outside of Morris Cove
Italian deli, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, ready to eat meals, pizza. Walking distance! Limited hours, not open late, sometimes less than friendly, and expensive.
Del Monaco's Italian Market
475 Townsend Avenue
Italian deli, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, ready to eat meals, pizza. Walking distance! Limited hours, not open late, sometimes less than friendly, and expensive.
"The Deck" at Amarante's is an event venue with outdoor dining open to the public for dinner Monday-Thursday. Waterfront, live music most nights. Check website for menu and hours.
Amarante's Sea Cliff
62 Cove St
"The Deck" at Amarante's is an event venue with outdoor dining open to the public for dinner Monday-Thursday. Waterfront, live music most nights. Check website for menu and hours.
Nearby diner, Great for breakfast. Casual. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Twin Pines Diner Restaurant
34 Main St
Nearby diner, Great for breakfast. Casual. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Groceries & Essentials

Groceries, Retail, Pharmacy
Full grocery store.
108 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
150 Whalley Ave
108 locals recommend
Full grocery store.
Pharmacy- 5 minutes away.
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy- 5 minutes away.
Super Walmart with full grocery.
Walmart Supercenter
Super Walmart with full grocery.
Best prices on groceries. Bring a quarter for the carts!
ALDI
Best prices on groceries. Bring a quarter for the carts!

Books & Boutiques

Eclectic shops, unique finds
Book lover's paradise. Small independent bookstore with a cafe offering delicious lunches. Located in Madison, CT, downtown among many other shopping and dining options.
35 locals recommend
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Rd
35 locals recommend
Book lover's paradise. Small independent bookstore with a cafe offering delicious lunches. Located in Madison, CT, downtown among many other shopping and dining options.
Since 1968. "The oldest running head shop on the planet." A fun hippie store with incense and oddities, gag gifts.
Group W Bench
1171 Chapel St
Since 1968. "The oldest running head shop on the planet." A fun hippie store with incense and oddities, gag gifts.
Bookstore & cafe, located downtown.
28 locals recommend
Atticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel St
28 locals recommend
Bookstore & cafe, located downtown.

Laundromat

Wash/Dry/Fold available or self serve, located less than 5 minutes away.
Neighborhood Laundromat East Haven
Wash/Dry/Fold available or self serve, located less than 5 minutes away.