Moving to New Haven? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite New Haven Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Elm City Party Bike:New England’s first party bike is a bar crawl meets history tour. This two-hour adventure is equal parts social, scenic, and just the right amount of exercise.
- Haven Hot Chicken (21 Whitney Ave, New Haven): According to Guy Fieri’s Food Network Show, this joint – serving delectable hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, and the lot – is the best bite in New Haven.
- Camacho Garage (36 Fountain St, New Haven): This former gas station has been transformed into New Haven’s go-to spot for Mexican street food and margaritas.
- The Hill Neighborhood Festival: Held each year in Trowbridge Park, this festival is a day filled with family-friendly fun and festivities for all.
- International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Founded in 1996, this annual festival cemented New Haven as a major arts destination. World-class artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the globe come together for two weeks of ambitious performances, lectures, and panel discussions.
- Dope N Delicious (300 Dixwell Ave, New Haven): Local activist De’Ari Allick’s family restaurant serves more than soul food—a force for social change, with every meal supporting community programs.
- BAR (254 Crown St, New Haven): A low-key spot where indie rock rules the night. Come for their Mashed Potato Pizza, and stay for the pool and dance club area.
- Toad’s Place (300 York St, New Haven): Starting in the late ’70s and into the ’80s, Toad’s Place became a magnet for famous—and soon-to-be famous—acts like Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Blondie, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and most recently, Keanu Reeves’ band. This venue’s history is so iconic that a filmmaker is planning a documentary about it.
- Meriden Daffodil Festival: Held in nearby Meriden, this festival is Conneticut’s most visually appealing celebration by far, championing the local music scene and welcoming start of spring.
- Louis Lunch (261 Crown St, New Haven): A Yale student favorite, this family-run spot has been in the business since 1895 and (according to some sources) is the birthplace of the hamburger—which they still serve on toast.
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (121 Wall St, New Haven): “Harry Potter” meets “Beauty and the Beast” in this stunning six-story Vermont marble building at Yale University. With no glass windows, it stands as one of the world’s largest libraries devoted to rare books and manuscripts.
- ZINC (964 Chapel St, New Haven): Sleek, chic, and perfect for a romantic night out, ZINC serves farm-to-table cuisine with strong ties to the local community.




























































