Why people love visiting arty New Haven
Take a holiday to New Haven and enjoy the area's art galleries, theatre scene and museums. Renowned for its university setting, churches and architecture, this city welcomes all visitors. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around New Haven
Do you want to find attractions to see during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes New Haven a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Great River Golf Club (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Beardsley Zoo (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort (16.5 mi / 26.6 km)
- Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course (17.7 mi / 28.5 km)
- Quassy Amusement Park (19 mi / 30.6 km)
- Laurel View Country Club (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in New Haven
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, New Haven is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- New Haven Green (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
- East Rock Park (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Sandy Point Beach (3.3 mi / 5.4 km)
- Oak Street Beach (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Lighthouse Point Park (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Seabluff Beach (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
Travelling to and around New Haven
The nearest airport is in New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial), which is 14.6 mi (23.6 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, New Haven State Street Station, New Haven, CT (ZVE-New Haven Train Station) and New Haven Union Station are the main stations in the city.