What to do in New Haven, CT

Activities, attractions and tours
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New Haven Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that New Haven has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

New Haven is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in New Haven to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

New Haven Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of New Haven.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to New Haven attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown New Haven

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven Green.

Downtown New Haven
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Long Wharf

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.

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The Hill

Though The Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shubert Theater and Yale University Art Gallery.

The Hill
The incredible dioramas of the Peabody museum at Yale.

Each one has been carefully created. They are fantastic works of art with awesome details. 

The museum is well worth a visit. There are lots of exhibitions including dinosaurs and a great 'touch this' room. 

There's no coffee shop but there is an interesting store #sciencetourist #museum

East Rock

Travelers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

East Rock
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West New Haven

If you're spending some time in West New Haven, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

West New Haven
Stairs detail in an apartment complex

Mill River

If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.

Mill River

Day trip destinations from New Haven