Sightseeing
East Haven Trolley museum. Visit shorelinetrolley. org online for operation schedule and book online
18 locals recommend
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
17 River StEast Haven Trolley museum. Visit shorelinetrolley. org online for operation schedule and book online
Yale University
The museum is in the middle of once-in-a-lifetime transformation, please come back to visit the museum in 2024.
122 locals recommend
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney AveThe museum is in the middle of once-in-a-lifetime transformation, please come back to visit the museum in 2024.
The Yale Bookstore
77 BroadwayFeed a ray, see the only sopped seals in the continental US, experience a California see lion show, visit the African penguin chicks and more! Reserve your tickets online and check the schedule before you go. The house is about 55 minutes away from the aquarium.
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
Feed a ray, see the only sopped seals in the continental US, experience a California see lion show, visit the African penguin chicks and more! Reserve your tickets online and check the schedule before you go. The house is about 55 minutes away from the aquarium.
The Yale center for British art is the largest museum outside of the United Kingdom devoted to British art, include more than 2000 paintings, 250 sculptures, 20,000 drawings and watercolors, 40,000 prints, and 35,000 rare books and more. The museum is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, and Saturdays from noon to 5pm. Please checking visitor guidelines online before your visit the museums.
73 locals recommend
Yale Center for British Art
1080 Chapel StThe Yale center for British art is the largest museum outside of the United Kingdom devoted to British art, include more than 2000 paintings, 250 sculptures, 20,000 drawings and watercolors, 40,000 prints, and 35,000 rare books and more. The museum is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, and Saturdays from noon to 5pm. Please checking visitor guidelines online before your visit the museums.
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant", is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. A 1 1/2 mile scenic trail leads to the stone observation tower on the peak of Mt. Carmel which provides an excellent view of Long Island Sound and the New Haven area.
90 locals recommend
Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel AvenueTwo miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant", is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. A 1 1/2 mile scenic trail leads to the stone observation tower on the peak of Mt. Carmel which provides an excellent view of Long Island Sound and the New Haven area.
Hiking or driving to the mountaintop, very good view of Long Island Sound and the harbor. You can stroll up on English Drive with no worries about motor traffic. Ensure bring your own refreshments.
103 locals recommend
East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StHiking or driving to the mountaintop, very good view of Long Island Sound and the harbor. You can stroll up on English Drive with no worries about motor traffic. Ensure bring your own refreshments.
Check out the movie schedule first and buy tickets online
31 locals recommend
Mansfield Drive-In Theatre
228 Stafford RdCheck out the movie schedule first and buy tickets online
Food scene
East Haven Village Family Restaurant
Good place for breakfast and lunch
It is the closest diner in the neighborhood. Open 24 hours Dine-in and takeout.
Twin Pines Diner Restaurant
34 Main StIt is the closest diner in the neighborhood. Open 24 hours Dine-in and takeout.
Food Network Cupcake Wars Winner. The Sugar Bakery took the top prize on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Most delicious cupcakes I’ve ever eaten.
11 locals recommend
Sugar Bakery
424 Main StFood Network Cupcake Wars Winner. The Sugar Bakery took the top prize on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Most delicious cupcakes I’ve ever eaten.
Sandpiper Restaurant
161 Cosey Beach AveSandpiper is directly across from the beach.
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StExcellent apizza, it worths it if you have time to wait.
157 Wooster St
157 Wooster StreetCoal fired pizza
157 Wooster St
New Haven, CT 06511
By Car, 16 min/6.9 miles
310 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
7 locals recommend
9 East Hibachi & Asian Kitchen
310 E Main StBy Car, 16 min/6.9 miles
310 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
Modern Apizza
874 State StShell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StVery good lobster roll. It takes about an hour drive to get there. Abbott's Lobster In the Rough (Noank)
117 Pearl St, Noank, CT 06340
51 locals recommend
Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StVery good lobster roll. It takes about an hour drive to get there. Abbott's Lobster In the Rough (Noank)
117 Pearl St, Noank, CT 06340
Pacifico
220 College StNearly 400 wines are featured on the wine list. Make your reservation ahead of time.
43 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
155 Temple StNearly 400 wines are featured on the wine list. Make your reservation ahead of time.
Behind the Yale bookstore, street parking or Boardway island parking lot.
6 locals recommend
Sherkaan Indian Street Food
65 BroadwayBehind the Yale bookstore, street parking or Boardway island parking lot.
Adriana's
771 Grand AveTraditional Italian cuisine.
771 Grand Ave, New Have, CT 06511
Pho, ramen, and cocktails. Unfortunately, they don’t take reservations, first-come-first-serve basis.
Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm
Sunday 11:30am -9pm
201 CROWN ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
54 locals recommend
Mecha Noodle Bar
116 Washington StPho, ramen, and cocktails. Unfortunately, they don’t take reservations, first-come-first-serve basis.
Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm
Sunday 11:30am -9pm
201 CROWN ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
Mexico Tipico
1061 Boston Post RdThere is usually a Mariachi band on weekends.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
385 Boston Post RoadBranford Townhouse Restaurant
18 N Main St1 Jefferson Rd
By Car, 8 min/3.5 miles
Open: Tue - Sat
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM