New Haven is a vibrant city with attractions for all tastes. There are the off-Broadway performances at the famous Shubert Performing Arts Center, productions of classic and modern plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre by the members of the Yale School of Drama, the off-beat improvisation productions at the Yale Cabaret, and the internationally renowned Long Wharf Theatre which has hosted hundreds of productions that have gone to Broadway or Off-Broadway. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, the Yale School of Music, and the many choral groups have performances during the year and often feature internationally recognized musicians.

Fabulous eats abound in New Haven for every taste and budget. Food lovers can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines from every culture, as well as New Haven’s famous pizza. For the museum enthusiasts, New Haven boasts several outstanding museums, including the Yale Art Gallery, the British Art Center, and the Peabody Museum. The nightlife in New Haven includes rock concerts at the famed Toad’s Place, as well as many bars and coffee shops throughout the city. Festivals and street fairs abound during the summer with jazz on the New Haven Green and the annual summertime street festival on Chapel Street every August.

With several scenic parks and a beautiful coastline, Greater New Haven is the place for hiking, biking and picnicking at such places as the Sleeping Giant State Park and the historical Edgerton Park. Other popular areas include East and West Rock Parks that were carved out by glaciers during the last Ice Age.  Wooded hills and picturesque routes are especially breathtaking in the fall, and the snow-covered peaks of the southern Berkshires provide skiing and other winter sports.  Water sport lovers will enjoy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, and swimming at the many beaches which dot the coast around New Haven.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy cheering on New Haven’s baseball team, the New Haven Cutters, as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish. Tennis buffs will enjoy the many tournaments sponsored in New Haven, including the Pilot Pen International Tennis Tournament.

Economically, as of 2003, the state boasts the highest per capita income of any state in the country.

Fairfield County: This county spans from the New York border to Bridgeport. Cities in this county consist of charming downtown areas with expansive coastlines featuring numerous beaches and wildlife preserves. The towns in this area boast of outstanding cuisine. Features include Norwalk’s Aquarium, the Stamford Town Center, and the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, among others.

New Haven County: Spanning this region of central southeast Connecticut, New Haven dominates with its numerous museums, famous theaters, historical societies, concerts, clubs and restaurants. Summer festivals and street fairs round off the seasonal offerings of this region. The seashore around New Haven County is one of the most spectacular along the New England coast, including sites such as the Thimble Islands.

Mystic Area: A rapidly expanding region of the state, Mystic encompasses the heart of New England cultures. From the Seaport and Aquarium, to quaint shopping and browsing along the busy downtown area, the offerings of this area are numerous. Two new amusement parks are being constructed in the region, and some of the largest casinos, the Foxwoods Resort and the Mohegan Sun, are within easy driving distance.

• Population: 125,000 (New Haven County: 824,000)
• Geographical Size: 18.9 Square Miles
• Average Temperature: Jan 31 deg F, Jul 74 deg F
• Average Precipitation: 49" Annually
• More Information: www.infonewhaven.com
• Yale Video About New Haven: www.yale.edu/up/media