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Sleeping Giant State Park
State park
State park with hiking trails up a ridge
whose uneven profile is thought to evoke a sleeping giant.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Whitney Donut And Sandwich Shop
Donut shop
👍👍 A favorite of mine ever since moving to Hamden three years ago! Their prices are great, and I love their drive through option.
My favorite donut is probably their maple bacon donut and blueberry cake donut. But you can’t go wrong with any flavor!
I am also obsessed with their apple fritters! So big,...
$ $$$
4.70 (785 reviews)
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Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
Quaint house with a backyard gazebo & a selection of classic & creative flavors of ice cream.
$$ $$
4.70 (671 reviews)
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East Rock Park
Park
A 425-acre park offering scenic views of New Haven, wooded hiking trails, fields & picnic areas.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Brooksvale Park
Park
👍👍 Brooksvale is a great park to spend an afternoon. Kids will love seeing the animals, and there's some easy hiking trails.
4.70 (438 reviews)
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MiKro Depot
Gastropub
Craft beers, international small plates & heartier bites in a warm space dominated by blond woods.
$$ $$
4.60 (911 reviews)
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Glenwood Drive-In
Hot dog restaurant
Old-fashioned quick-stop snack spot for hot dogs, burgers & casual seafood eats, since 1955.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Soulcraft Martial Arts
Martial arts school
👍👍 I absolutely love this place! I've been here almost two years now. The coaches are great with helping people of all skills and abilities reach their goals and become better athletes. The community is what makes this place my favorite. Everyone is welcoming and supportive of one another. Couldn't ask...
5.00 (126 reviews)
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Common Grounds Hamden
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is the most wonderful coffee spot. The barista’s know what they’re doing, the machine is timed correctly and the beans are roasted here daily! The pastries are delicious and there’s a wide variety. If you’re looking for something else; there’s yogurt, fruit, overnight oats chicken salad, chicke...
$ $$$
4.70 (263 reviews)
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Space Ballroom
Live music bar
Rustic bar offering craft beers & small music shows of various genres, plus an outdoor patio.
$ $$$
4.50 (670 reviews)