Last Updated:
1/23/24
New Haven, CT
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Donut Crazy
290 York St, New Haven, CT 06511
Sample of the Donut Flavors (12.14.22)
Chocolate Raspberry Brownie: Glazed Chocolate Cake Donut Topped with House Made Raspberry Dip, Chocolate Brownie and Drizzled with Raspberry Dip
Cereal: Raised Yeast Ring Dipped in Vanilla Frosting and Topped with Fruity Pebbles
Birthday Cake: Vanilla Cake Glazed, Topped with Buttercream and Rainbow Sprinkles
Powdered Jelly: Raised Yeast Shell Filled with Black Raspberry Jelly, Drenched in Powdered Sugar
French Toast: Raised Yeast Donut, Glazed, Sprinkled with Cinnamon and Powdered Sugar, and Drizzled with Vanilla and Maple Icing
Kookie Monster: Glazed Raised Ring Topped with Blue Frosting, Dipped in Chips Ahoy Cookies, and Drizzled with More Blue Frosting
Moose Munch: Raised Yeast Ring donut dipped in Chocolate frosting, topped with a candy mix (Butterfinger and Reese’s pieces) then drizzled with caramel and chocolate
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart: Glazed Vanilla Donut with Maple Dip, Rolled in Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, Topped with Vanilla Drizzle and House Made Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Pieces
Hours (1.7.24):
Daily 7 am - 8 pm
Order Online: No
State Street Cafe
346 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
The Mexican Burrito: Three Eggs, Chorizo Sausage, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion, & Pepper Jack Cheese served with Salsa
The Original SSC Benedict: Two Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Topped with Their Hollandaise Sauce on an English Muffin
Meat Lovers Omelet: Ham, Sausage, and Bacon
Banana Foster French Toast (2): Bananas and Sliced Almonds, Topped with Whipped Cream & Drizzled Caramel Sauce
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: Cinnamon, Brown Sugar with Drizzled Icing - Full Stack
Hours:
Daily 7 am - 3 pm
Order Online: No
Activities
PEZ Visitor Center
From Their Website "Over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ! See the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world's largest PEZ dispenser, viewing area into our production area, PEZ trivia game, retail area, interactive historical timeline and much more."
Admission
Adult: $5
Seniors (60+) $4
Children (3-12) $4
35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Hours:
Daily 10 am - 5 pm
It Adventure Ropes Course
From Their Website of It + Zip It "Experience the world’s largest indoor ropes course, featuring four adrenaline-pumping levels of fun and adventure! Your full-body harness and sling line will keep you connected at all times while you explore 100+ challenges, including crisscross angle rope ladders, zig-zag swinging beams, cargo nets, bridges, and more. Soar through the air on the zip rails over the liquid fireworks water show from one end of the course to the other."
Cost: 1 Hour $33, Two Hours $46.75
Special Price Reservation Only - Fridays 4 pm to 9 pm - 2 Hour Ticket for $23
40 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
Hours:
Mon to Thur: 10 am - 7 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
They Also Have 4 Climbing Walls to Complete - Cost is $10
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
The Oldest Continuously Running Suburban Trolley Line in the United States
From Their Website "Your admission allows you to take unlimited trips down the historic Branford Electric Railway line on one or more historic streetcars with a knowledgeable trolley operator/guide on the day of your visit. It also gives you access to our outdoor trolley exhibit buildings, indoor exhibit room, and the museum store."
Cost
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10
Children (2-15): $8
17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512
Hours (Last Checked November):
Fri to Sun 11 am - 4 pm
Food
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511
Hours (1.7.24):
Mon to Thurs 11:30 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
New Haven Original Clam Pie (large): Mozzarella, Fresh Clams, Fresh Garlic, and Parmesan Cheese $35.25
Potato & Rosemary Special Pie (large): Potato, Onion, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Rosemary $29.75
Fresh Tomato White Pie (large): Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, and Basil $29.75
Cannoli Pie Slice (dessert): $9.00
Famous for Their Clam Pizza
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06511
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
The Original Burger: $8.00
Potato Salad: $4.25
Potato Chips: $2.25
Homemade Pie Slice (dessert): $5.00
Hours:
Sun & Monday Closed
Tues & Weds Noon to 8 pm
Thursday Noon to Midnight
Fri & Sat Noon - 1 am
Order Online: No
Known to Be the Original Birthplace of the Hamburger
Ashley's Ice Cream
280 York St, New Haven, CT 06511
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
Red White and Blueberry: Generous amounts of cherries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips mixed in sweet cream
Coffee with Oreo: Brewed coffee, cream, and the perfect amount of Oreos® mixed in.
Bourbon Brown Sugar: Kentucky bourbon, cream, and brown sugar come together
Lemon Pie: Tart lemon ice cream with pie crust.
GrapeNut: Sweet Cream ice cream with GrapeNuts® cereal, another quirky New England tradition
Coconut Candy Bar: Fresh coconut flakes and mixed in Mounds® candy bars.
Hours (1.7.24):
Daily Noon - 10 pm
Order Online: No
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
The Blake Hotel
Located within Walking Distance of the Yale, New Haven Green, and Famous Pizza Places
From their Website: "The Blake is Your Casually Elegant Home-Away-From-Home Near Yale University"
Food/Drinks Options: Hamilton Park (New England Bistro) and High George Rooftop Bar (Fancy Cocktails & Apps)
Who is this for: Yale Parents, Pizza Lovers, Visitors of the Yale New Haven Hospital, & Enjoy Historic Walks
9 High St, New Haven, CT 06510
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Room in Jan 23' - $229
King Room in March 23' - $239
King Room in March 24' - $253
The Study at Yale
Located within Walking Distance of the Yale, New Haven Green, and Famous Pizza Places
From their Website: "A sophisticated, yet relaxed, hotel located in the heart of Yale University’s vibrant Arts Campus in New Haven, Connecticut - just steps away from the University’s museums, theaters, libraries, and cultural centers."
Food/Drinks Options: Heirloom (Urban Dining Experience) - Salads, Pasta, Burgers, and Some Seafood
Who is this for: Yale Parents, Pizza Lovers, Visitors of the Yale New Haven Hospital, & Enjoy Historic Walks
1157 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Queen Room in Jan 23' - $212.33
Queen Room in March 23' - $265.67
Queen Room in March 24' - $262.33
21 and up fun
New England Brewing Co
175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Fuzzy Baby Ducks: IPA | 6.2% ABV
Kewl Beans: Oatmeal Stout | 6.0% ABV
Welcome to NEBCo Lager: American Lager | 4.8% ABV
Large Farva: Vienna Lager | 5.4% ABV
2022 Imperial Stout Trooper: Imperial Stout | 9.5% ABV
Triple Fuzzy: Triple IPA | 10.5% ABV
Hours:
Mon to Fri: Noon - 9 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm
Jan. Highlight: Returning Brew ~ 668: The Neighbor of the Beast ~ Belgian Golden Ale, Hints of Banana and Spice Flavors
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Counter Weight Brewing Co
7 Diana Ct, Cheshire, CT 06410
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Headway: American IPA | 6.5% ABV
Workhorse Pilsner: German Keller Pilsner | 5.0% ABV
Amoret: Blended Wile Ale with Cherries | 6.1% ABV
Weight in Gold: Belgian Style Golden Ale | 7.2% ABV
Voided: American Oatmeal Stout | 7.0% ABV
Slumbering Behemoth Maple Bourbon: Imperial Stout | 10.0% ABV
Hours:
Mon & Tues: Closed
Weds & Thurs: 4 pm - 9 pm
Fri & Sat: Noon - 10 pm
Sunday: Noon - 8 pm
Jan. Highlight: Try the Mindflow IPA (7%) with Hints of Citrus, Passion Fruit, and Lychee
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com