New Haven Tourist Attractions
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The port of New Haven (pop. 131,000), at the mouth of the Quinnipiac River, was founded by English Puritans in 1638, and has been famed since 1716 as the seat of Yale University.
Connecticut Children's Museum
The Connecticut Children's Museum features educational and entertaining exhibits with a variety of theme rooms. Themes are inspired by educators, artists, health care providers, scientists, community organizers, businesspeople, architects and parents.
East Rock Park
The East Rock Park covers 425 acres and encompasses this 365 foot high, 1 1/2 mile long rock. From on top there are sweeping views of Long Island Sound and New Haven. Also within the park are the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indian Head Peak, and Pardee Rose Gardens.
West Rock Ridge State Park
The West Rock Ridge State Park covers over 1,500 acres and offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and fishing. West Rock Ridge also provides beautiful views of the surrounding areas. Within the park is Judges Cave, where two judges hid after condemning Charles I to death.
Lighthouse Point
The 1840 lighthouse is not open to the public but the surrounding park area is accessible and picnicking is permitted. There is also a carousel which charges a small fee.
The Green
The Green is an area in the city center which covers 16 acres. Located within this area are three churches, the First Church of Christ, the Trinity, and the United Church-on-the-Green, all dating to the early 1800s.
Grove Street Cemetery
This cemetery is the resting place of Lyman Beecher, James D. Dana, Charles Goodyear, Roger Sherman, Noah Webster, Theodore Winthrop, and Eli Whitney.
Knights of Columbus Museum
The museum offers displays on the history of the Knights of Columbus. The facility is 77,000 square feet and features a courtyard and impressive landscaping.
New Haven Museum
The Museum of the New Haven Colony Historical Society features collections of furniture, paintings, and items relating to the history of New Haven.
