In the Greater New Haven region of Connecticut, there are lots of things to see and do. Journey back in time. See the Amistad slave ship at New Haven Long Wharf when docked. Visit a historic landmark, museum or art gallery. Listen to a concert. See a play or a dance performance. Taste wines at a local winery. Walk through flower gardens. Fish. Hike. Bike. Explore the wetlands. Bird Watch. Swim. Camp. Picnic. Scuba Dive. Go boating, kayaking and more outdoor fun. Play at the beach. Jump the waves. Make sand castles. Hunt for shells. Relax in the sun. Enjoy the day....
The Greater New Haven Region of Connecticut is bounded on the north by the River
Valley region, to the west by
Litchfield Hills, to the southwest by
Fairfield county and to the south by the beaches of the Long Island Sound.
- Branford
- Harrison House
- Restored 1724 Colonial saltbox
- archives
- herb and flower garden
- Thimble Islands
- East Haven
- Shore Line Trolley Museum
- Guilford
- Audubon Guilford Salt Meadow Sanctuary
- Dudley farm
- 19th century working farm
- living history museum
- gardens
- livestock
- farmers market
- Guilford Art center
- Henry Whitfield State Museum
- oldest stone house in New England
- built 1639
- museum
- National Historic landmark
- Hyland House
- c. 1690
- herb garden
- early Colonial saltbox
- Pinchbeck's rose Farm
- largest greenhouse in US
- Cut flower farm
- Thomas Griswold House
- Colonial saltbox
- built 1774
- restored blacksmith shop
- colonial garden
- Hamden
- Clarice L. Buckman Theater and Alumni Hall
- Eli Whitney Museum
- Pardee Rose Gardens
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- designated trout park
- lookout tower
- hiking
- nature trails
- picnic areas
- Madison
- Allis-Bushnell house and Museum
- working looms
- spinning wheels
- herb garden
- exhibits
- USS Monitor memorabilia
- Deacon John Grave House
- c. 1685
- New England saltbox
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- 2 mile beach
- swimming
- camping
- picnic areas
- saltwater fishing
- scuba diving
- hiking
- boating
- concessions
- nature center
- The Sculpture mile
- outdoor sculpture exhibits
- Milford
- Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center
- located on Long Island Sound
- bird sanctuary
- wildlife refuge
- nature center
- Milford Historical Society
- historic homes
- herb garden
- country store
- exhibits
- events
- Smiles Entertainment Center
- Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert series
- New
Haven tourism
- North Haven
- The only game in Town
- Sports complex
- batting cages
- mini golf
- go carts
- cafe
- Orange
- Wallingford
- Blue Trail Range
- Chevrolet Theatre
- Gouveia Vineyards
- Paul Mellon Arts center
- West Haven
- Outdoor summer concerts
- Savin Rock Museum
- Ward Heitmann House museum
- Colonia house
- oldest house in Greater New Haven