Most reviewed Things to dos in New Haven

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of New Haven through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 60 places from Things to do category.

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New Haven Green
Park
Originally at the center of the Puritan colonist's settlement, this park hosts events & festivals.
4.10 (3.9K reviews)
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Lighthouse Point Park
City park
An 1847 lighthouse anchors this beachfront that is popular with swimmers & a prime birding spot.
4.50 (3K reviews)
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Yale University Art Gallery
Art museum
Museum showcasing art from many regions & centuries housed in a Louis I. Kahn building & others.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Long Wharf Park
Park
Narrow area on the water offering walking paths, benches & a pier with historic schooner replicas.
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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Yale Peabody Museum
Natural history museum
Exhibits & dioramas on evolution, natural environments & human origins, with a regional focus.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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It Adventure Ropes Course
Amusement center
πŸ‘ The ropes course here was really fun! It had a good variety of levels and challenges to offer. The light display and zip lines were also really cool. However, for the part where you jump off from the top, there was only one platform open even when it got busy. Ended up waiting almost a half an hour...
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Edgewood Park
Park
Busy waterfront park offers summer & winter recreation, an off-leash area, loop trail & skate park.
4.30 (886 reviews)
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West Rock Ridge State Park
State park
A 627-ft. ridge offers views of New Haven Harbor & Long Island Sound, with hiking, fishing & more.
4.60 (805 reviews)
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Fort Nathan Hale
Historical landmark
πŸ‘ I love that it's a historical site, and one where people fought for our independence but.... for it to be closed on Memorial Day weekend and no flags flying is just wrong! This place is flanked on one side by a U.S. Coast Guard Station and on the other by a U.S. Armed Services Reserve Center which s...
4.60 (744 reviews)
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Kentucky Railway Museum
Rail museum
Train-related exhibits & events (including children's activities) highlighting Kentucky railroads.
4.50 (668 reviews)
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Edgerton Park
Park
25-acre storied estate converted to a public park with community gardens, greenhouses & events.
4.70 (579 reviews)
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The Mead Visitor Center
Visitor center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I lived near Yale my entire life and never took a drive to visit the campus until last weekend. The general guided tour was fun, insightful and definitely worth it. The tour took a little less than an hour. Be sure to wear your walking shoes since you’ll be walking and standing the whole time. I was...
4.60 (538 reviews)
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Jury Park
City park
😐 We arrived and got to swim for about 5 minutes when they blew the whistles and informed us they were closing early. Apparently a gun had been spotted in the parking lot. We did get a rain check.
4.50 (358 reviews)
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John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts theater
University entertainment venue with live concerts & comedy on two stages, along with an art gallery.
4.60 (333 reviews)
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East Shore Park
Park
😐 This is a good place to come fish. The city and State have made necessary repairs and added β€œamenities” to make it fishermen friendly. If folks use water lines to clean afterwards, we contribute to the life of this pier. They even have a place where you can place your disposed of fishing line. It’s...
4.60 (305 reviews)
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Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly Knights of Columbus Museum)
History museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A wonderful museum for the whole family. Set up excellent! There is an awesome gift shop on the first floor.The staff are very friendly and well informed about exhibitions. It's a gem in the city of New Haven Free parking under the building with elevators to the museum and benches throughout the mus...
4.70 (288 reviews)
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Schnelker Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a fun little park in New Haven, Indiana. We love coming here and running off some energy. If you keep an eye open. You can usually find a painted rock. Look up Fort Wayne Rocks on Facebook. If you look up New Haven parks and rec. You will find a calender with free events all spring, summer,...
4.50 (273 reviews)
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Moser Park
City park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This park is one of my favorites! It's a great place to go hiking and if you like frisbee golf, this is the spot! People I cross paths with have been very friendly which makes going alone much more comfortable. Just watch out for the poison ivy if you venture into the woods. It got me good! Lolol bu...
4.40 (262 reviews)
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument
War memorial
😠 7/15/22 I've tried on several occasions recently to take the drive up to the summit parking at the monument atop East Rock Park. Apparently all the PAVED roads leading up there are closed to vehicular traffic. I cannot find any explanation for these closures Whatever reason the city had for closing...
4.70 (232 reviews)
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St. Mary's Church
Catholic church
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Attended a wedding there. Inspiring service. Beautiful architecture. Nice for taking pics.
4.90 (219 reviews)
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