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New-Haven
is located on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in southern Connecticut. It's the second-largest city in the state and well-known for being home to Yale University. New Haven was founded in 1638 and laid out with eight streets in a four-by-four grid, creating what is called the "Nine Square Plan." The 16-acre central common block known as the New Haven Green is a National Historic Landmark and the center of town. Downtown New Haven is unique, in that it's more residential than a lot of cities, with more than 7,000 residents living there. It's filled with specialty shops, upscale restaurants and coffeehouses, as well as condominiums and apartments. In addition to the downtown area, New Haven has several other distinct neighborhoods, including the Dwight Street Historic District. New Haven is also well-known for its pizza. Baked in coal or wood-fired brick ovens on a thin crust, New Haven-style pizza made its debut in 1925 at the Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napolitano. There are claims of it being the best in the U.S. and is called "apizza" (pronounced ah-BEETS in the local dialect.) Another fun New Haven culinary specialty is Louis' Lunch, which has been a fast food restaurant since 1895. The restaurant's founder, Louis Lassen, is credited by the Library of Congress with having invented both the hamburger and steak sandwich. At Louis' Lunch, hamburgers, steaks and hot dogs are broiled vertically on original antique 1898 cast iron stoves using gridirons. Other New Haven attractions include the Connecticut Children's Museum, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Eli Whitney Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery and Artspace. New Haven also hosts several festivals, including the Jazz Festival, New England's oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade, the St. Andrew The Apostle Italian Festival, and Film Fest New Haven.
Surrounding areas: West Haven, Connecticut (2.8 mi), Branford, Connecticut (7.0 mi), Milford, Connecticut (9.0 mi), Beacon Falls, Connecticut (11.6 mi), Wallingford, Connecticut (11.6 mi), Guilford, Connecticut (12.9 mi), Madison, Connecticut (17.1 mi)
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New Haven Vacation Rentals
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New Haven Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Courtyard By Marriott At Yale | 30 Whalley Ave | New Haven, CT | | (203) 777-6221 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 400 Sargent Dr | New Haven, CT | | (203) 562-1111 | | Motel Six | 270 Foxon Blvd Rt 80 | New Haven, CT | | (203) 469-0343 | | New Haven Hotel | 229 George St | New Haven, CT | | (203) 498-3100 | | Omni New Haven Hotel At Yale | 155 Temple St | New Haven, CT | | (203) 772-6664 | | Premiere Hotel And Suites | 3 Long Wharf Dr | New Haven, CT | | (203) 777-5337 | | Reyal Inn | 1605 Whalley Ave | New Haven, CT | | (203) 389-9504 | | Tremont Motor Court | 400 Derby Ave | West Haven, CT | 2.0 mi. | (203) 387-6671 | | West Haven Hotel | 7 Kimberly Ave | West Haven, CT | 2.0 mi. | (203) 932-8338 | | Econo Lodge | 370 Highland St | West Haven, CT | 3.0 mi. | (203) 934-6611 | | Holiday Inn Express | 30 Frontage Rd | East Haven, CT | 3.1 mi. | (203) 469-5321 | | Best Western Executive Hotel | 490 Sawmill Rd | West Haven, CT | 3.3 mi. | (203) 933-0344 | | Clarion Hotel & Suites | 2260 Whitney Ave | Hamden, CT | 5.1 mi. | (203) 288-3831 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 136 Marsh Hill Rd | New Haven/Orange, CT | 5.3 mi. | (203) 799-2200 | | Avalon Walk | 100 Town Walk Dr | Hamden, CT | 5.7 mi. | (203) 248-2200 | | Mayflower Motel | 219 Woodmont Rd | Milford, CT | 6.9 mi. | (203) 878-6854 | | Milford Inn | 345 Old Gate Ln | Milford, CT | 7.1 mi. | (203) 878-0685 | | Holiday Inn Express Branford | 309 E Main St | Branford, CT | 7.2 mi. | (203) 488-4035 | | Motel Six | 320 E Main St | Branford, CT | 7.3 mi. | (203) 483-5828 | | Comfort Inn | 278 Old Gate Ln | Milford, CT | 7.3 mi. | (203) 877-9411 | | Holiday Inn-north Haven | 201 Washington Ave | North Haven, CT | 7.4 mi. | (203) 239-4225 | | Daystop Motel | 3400 Whitney Ave | Hamden, CT | 7.5 mi. | (203) 288-2505 | | Howard Johnson Hotel | 1052 Boston Post Rd | Milford, CT | 8.0 mi. | (203) 878-4611 | | Branford Motel | 470 E Main St | Branford, CT | 8.1 mi. | (203) 488-5442 | | Macdonalds Motel | 565 E Main St | Branford, CT | 8.5 mi. | (203) 488-4381 | | Rodeway Inn & Suites | 81 Leetes Island Rd | Branford, CT | 8.6 mi. | (203) 481-4528 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 695 Brigeport | Shelton, CT | 8.6 mi. | (203) 925-5900 | | Milford Motel | 1015 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 878-3575 | | Post Motor Inn | 1700 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 874-3777 | | Shoreline Motel | 735 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 874-9975 | | Turnpike Inn | 1083 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 874-3214 | | Hampton Inn Milford | 129 Plains Rd | Milford, CT | 9.7 mi. | (203) 874-4400 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 6905 Main St | Stratford, CT | 9.9 mi. | (203) 377-3322 | | Hilton Garden Inn Shelton | 25 Old Stratford Rd | Shelton, CT | 10.2 mi. | (203) 447-1000 | | Fairfield Inn | 111 Schoolhouse Rd | Milford, CT | 10.6 mi. | (203) 877-8588 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Milford | 62 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.6 mi. | (203) 283-2100 | | Red Roof Inn | 10 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.7 mi. | (203) 877-6060 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 780 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 10.7 mi. | (203) 929-1500 | | Milford Springhill Suites By Marriott | 50 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.9 mi. | (203) 283-0200 | | Devon Motel | 438 Bridgeport Ave | Milford, CT | 11.1 mi. | (203) 874-6634 |
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| Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast | 325 Main St | Old Saybrook, CT | 28.7 mi. | (860) 395-1229 |
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New Haven Weather & Climate
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South-Central Connecticut lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and humid continental. The pertinent characteristics of Connecticut's climate are: equal distribution of precipitation among the four seasons, large ranges of temperature both daily and annually, and considerable diversity of the weather over short periods of time. A large number of storm centers and air-mass fronts pass near or over Connecticut during a year. A unique type of air mass results in a severe winter storm in this area known as "northeasters". They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter. Heavy or dense fog is observed on an average of about 25 days per year in both coastal and inland sections.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
34°F |
16°F |
4.59 in. |
37°F |
| February |
37°F |
18°F |
3.24 in. |
37°F |
| March |
46°F |
27°F |
4.65 in. |
40°F |
| April |
57°F |
36°F |
4.63 in. |
49°F |
| May |
68°F |
47°F |
4.70 in. |
57°F |
| June |
77°F |
56°F |
4.44 in. |
64°F |
| July |
82°F |
62°F |
4.28 in. |
70°F |
| August |
80°F |
60°F |
4.50 in. |
71°F |
| September |
72°F |
52°F |
4.66 in. |
69°F |
| October |
62°F |
40°F |
4.54 in. |
60°F |
| November |
50°F |
31°F |
4.47 in. |
52°F |
| December |
39°F |
22°F |
4.03 in. |
42°F |
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New Haven Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located about 35 miles south of New Haven in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 45 miles northeast of New Haven in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located roughly 59 miles north of New Haven in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Stewart International airport (SWF) located around 62 miles west of New Haven in Newburgh, New York, and finally the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located about 64 miles southwest of New Haven in New York, New York.
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New Haven Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 18.4 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 25.1 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 32.9 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 34.1 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 34.1 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 34.1 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 43.0 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 43.1 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 45.4 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 48.1 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 52.3 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 55.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 56.4 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 63.8 mi. | | | Astroland | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Coney Island Boardwalk | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Coney Island - Kenny Kaufman | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Nellie Bly Park | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Keansburg Amusement Park | Keansburg | NJ | 86.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 30.4 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 52.7 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 57.0 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 57.3 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 74.4 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 97.4 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 99.0 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 116.9 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 118.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Alling Memorial Golf Course | New Haven | CT | | | | Orange Hills Country Club | Orange | CT | 4.8 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Country Club | Hamden | CT | 5.2 mi. | | | Laurel View Country Club | Hamden | CT | 6.0 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant Golf Course | Hamden | CT | 6.0 mi. | | | Grassy Hill Country Club | Orange | CT | 6.7 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | North Branford | CT | 7.5 mi. | | | Woodhaven Country Club | Bethany | CT | 8.6 mi. | | | Great River Golf Club | Milford | CT | 8.8 mi. | | | Orchards | Milford | CT | 8.8 mi. | | | Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford | Wallingford | CT | 11.3 mi. | | | Highland Greens Golf Course | Prospect | CT | 12.3 mi. | | | Guilford Lakes Golf Course | Guilford | CT | 13.0 mi. | | | Hop Brook Golf Course | Naugatuck | CT | 13.4 mi. | | | Whitney Farms Golf Club | Monroe | CT | 14.3 mi. | | | Tashua Knolls Golf Club | Trumbull | CT | 14.9 mi. | | | Hunter Golf Club | Meriden | CT | 16.7 mi. | | | Indian Springs Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 17.8 mi. | | | East Mountain Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 17.9 mi. | | | Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 17.9 mi. | | | Western Hills Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 17.9 mi. | | | Southington Country Club | Southington | CT | 18.1 mi. | | | Gainfield Farms Golf Course | Southbury | CT | 18.8 mi. | | | Pattonbrook Country Club | Southington | CT | 19.7 mi. | | | Pine Valley Golf Club | Southington | CT | 19.7 mi. | | | Farmingbury Hills Golf Club | Wolcott | CT | 20.4 mi. | | | D Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 20.8 mi. | | | H Smith Richardson Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 20.8 mi. | | | Crestbrook Park Golf Course | Watertown | CT | 22.3 mi. | | | Miner Hills Family Golf | Middletown | CT | 22.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 20.1 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 21.9 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 37.9 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 37.9 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 42.4 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 61.7 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 64.0 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 65.3 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 67.6 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 74.5 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 80.5 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 91.0 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 91.2 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 91.3 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 94.3 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 95.5 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 97.0 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 99.1 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 103.5 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 108.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | | CT | 4.2 mi. | | | Quinnipiac River State Park | | CT | 8.7 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant State Park | | CT | 8.8 mi. | | | Osborndale State Park | | CT | 9.1 mi. | | | Wharton Brook State Park | | CT | 9.3 mi. | | | Silver Sands State Park | | CT | 10.5 mi. | | | Indian Well State Park | | CT | 10.7 mi. | | | Trimountain State Park | | CT | 13.4 mi. | | | Chaffinch Island State Park | | CT | 13.8 mi. | | | Southford Falls State Park | | CT | 15.5 mi. | | | Whittemore Glen State Park | | CT | 15.5 mi. | | | Kettletown State Park | | CT | 16.1 mi. | | | Chatfield Hollow State Park | | CT | 17.9 mi. | | | West Peak State Park | | CT | 18.0 mi. | | | Wadsworth Falls State Park | | CT | 19.1 mi. | | | Rocky Glen State Park | | CT | 19.8 mi. | | | Hammonasset State Park | | CT | 19.9 mi. | | | Millers Pond State Park | | CT | 19.9 mi. | | | Lamentation Mountain State Park | | CT | 20.1 mi. | | | George C Waldo State Park | | CT | 21.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | | (Art) | | | Barnum Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 17.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Discovery Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 17.4 mi. | (Science) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 18.4 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 18.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 18.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Company of Fifers and Drummers -- The Museum of Fife and Drum | Ivoryton | CT | 25.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences | Stony Brook | NY | 28.7 mi. | (Science) | | Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art | Ridgefield | CT | 29.7 mi. | (Art) | | the aldrich museum of contemporary art | Ridgefield | CT | 29.7 mi. | (Art) | | Railroad Museum of Long Island | Greenport | NY | 32.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 33.2 mi. | (History) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 33.9 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 33.9 mi. | (History) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 38.5 mi. | (Children's) | | Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah | NY | 39.5 mi. | (Art) | | Bruce Museum | Greenwich | CT | 41.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 49.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 50.0 mi. | (History) | | Nassau County Museum of art | Roslyn Harbor | NY | 50.2 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 17.4 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 50.0 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 51.5 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 58.2 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 59.6 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 64.8 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 69.6 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 70.2 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 81.6 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 86.0 mi. | |
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