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New Haven and the Region

The city of New Haven, a lively, small urban center, offers many diversions

New Haven — A Lively, Small Urban Center

The City of New Haven, a lively, small urban center between New York City and Boston, offers many diversions. New Haven is home to vibrant neighborhoods, a tantalizing variety of restaurants for all tastes and budgets, and a bountiful arts and culture scene.

New to New Haven? In 2024, The New York Times explored the city's art, food, and music scene, calling the city in “a chapter driven by creativity and ingenuity.” Read “Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven.”

In 2023, The New York Times named New Haven to its list of “52 Places for Travelers to Visit” in the world, calling it “a home to tinkerers and rebels, and a treasure trove of contemporary art and architecture.”

“Connecticut’s third-largest city is a historic, mostly walkable and bikeable seaside town with distinctive neighborhoods, an encyclopedic collection of great American architecture, a thriving cultural life and one of the best food scenes in the country for a city of its size (134,000).”
—The New York Times

Dining and Shopping

Dining and Shopping

A tantalizing array within walking distance of campus

Sports and Recreation

Sports and Recreation

Sports and recreation on campus and beyond

Music, Dance, and Theater

Music, Dance, and Theater

Professional and student productions abound across the arts

Museums

Museums

World-class museums at Yale and in nearby communities

Accommodations

Accommodations

Selections range from historic B&Bs to boutique hotels

I chose to attend Yale Law School because I wanted to direct my own education. Twenty-five years later, freedom and flexibility are still the best things about this place. As a YLS student, you get to decide what you want to study.