New Haven

Many popular actors, musicians and dancers have debuted at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. This grand old dame is also known as the “Birthplace of the Nation's Hits”; phone (203) 562-5666 or (800) 736-2663. Other venues include the Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., (203) 432-1234; and the Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. at the junction of I-95, I-91 and SR 34, (203) 787-4282 or (800) 782-8497.

Theaters, courtyards and outdoor spaces are taken over by the arts during the International Festival of Arts and Ideas each year in June. The two-week festival features music, dance, opera, film, poetry, lectures and family activities in facilities throughout the downtown area.

Visitor Centers

Things to Do

The Green

First Church of Christ

Trinity Church

United Church on the Green

Grove Street Cemetery

Knights of Columbus Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

The New Haven Museum

West Rock Ridge State Park

West Rock Nature Center

Yale University

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Sterling Memorial Library

Woolsey Hall

Yale Center for British Art

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Yale University Art Gallery