New Haven County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A lighthouse on a rocky shoreline with people near the water.
An ornate theater interior with a large organ, arched ceilings, and rows of seating.
A large open-pit mine with terraced levels and a small pond in the center.
A stone tower with a small entrance, surrounded by grass and rocks.

Popular cities in New Haven County

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New Haven
Known for Universities, Theatres and Museums
Walk on beaches or in state parks, shop in boutique stores or explore the grounds of one of America’s most famous universities in this pretty coastal town.

Reasons to visit

  • Yale University
  • New Haven Green
  • Wooster Square
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A pebbled beach with colorful beach huts and a sunset in the background.
Milford
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Get away to Milford! Enjoy the beaches, local cuisine and sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Silver Sands State Park
  • Walnut Beach
  • Gulf Beach
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Waterbury
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Come to Waterbury and enjoy its entertainment, theatre and water parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Palace Theatre
  • Hop Brook Lake
  • Union Station Clocktower
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A cityscape at dusk with a prominent dome-shaped building, a waterfront, and a circular structure with multiple towers.
Madison
Known for Beaches, Islands and Luxury
Get away to upscale Madison! Enjoy the beaches, library and fishing.

Reasons to visit

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park
  • Hammonasset Beach
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A snow-covered park with a decorated Christmas tree, a church with a steeple, and several buildings in the background.
Branford
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
Branford awaits: its entertainment, beaches, cafes and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Double Beach
  • Branford Supply Pond
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A church with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.
Wallingford
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, live music and university life in Wallingford.
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Stay near popular New Haven County attractions

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Yale University

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Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
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