Home to Yale University and the birthplace of American style pizza, an hour and a half from New York City.
Why Visit New Haven
New Haven’s identity is shaped by Yale University, whose Gothic campus, world class art museums, and green quad anchor the city center. It is equally famous among food lovers as the birthplace of American apizza, a coal fired, thin crust style with fiercely loyal fans, and its compact downtown makes for an easy day trip from New York or Boston.
Top Experiences
- Yale University campus tour: Free student led walking tours through the Gothic quads and courtyards of one of America’s oldest universities.
- Yale University Art Gallery: A free, world class art museum with works spanning ancient to contemporary, open to the public.
- New Haven apizza trail: Coal fired pizzerias along Wooster Street, widely credited with originating the American pizza tradition.
- New Haven Green: The historic central green anchoring downtown, lined with three centuries old churches.
Book these experiences and more through guided tours from New Haven.
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest
Explore New Haven with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
Practical Tips
- Try apizza at more than one Wooster Street spot to compare styles.
- Yale’s art galleries are free and often overlooked by day trippers.
- New Haven is an easy Metro-North train ride from New York City.
FAQ
Why is New Haven pizza famous?
It is considered the birthplace of American style apizza, a coal fired thin crust tradition centered on Wooster Street.
Can you visit Yale University as a tourist?
Yes, free student led walking tours cover the campus, and its art museums are open to the public at no charge.
Is New Haven a good day trip from New York City?
Yes, it is about ninety minutes away by Metro-North train, making it an easy day trip.
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