Things to Do

Things to do in New Haven, CT

Fun Things to Do in New Haven, CT

If you're looking for things to do in New Haven, CT besides eating/drinking, and shopping, we've curated this list of places for you to explore. Included are creative classes, concert halls, Yale museums, tours of New Haven, and more.

Please keep in mind that some of these places might still be closed or have restrictions due to Covid. Although we try to keep our information up to date, it is subject to change. Please verify with the venue before you plan your trip!

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Escape New Haven

Voted Best Escape Room in Connecticut in 2020 by CT Mag.

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photo credit: @supnewhaven

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Pizza Lovers Tour

Pizza lovers and beer buffs will love this history-laden walking tour through New Haven featuring 12 pizzas from the top-rated pizzerias in the country.

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📸: @joevella5

Knights of Columbus Museum

1 State St

The Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, Connecticut showcases nearly 140 years of history and achievements of the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization.

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📸: @supnewhaven

Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt

Throughout New Haven

This loop brings you to New Haven's best landmarks and hidden gems, both on and off Yale's campus. Team-building options are available.

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📸: @she.eats.culture

Long Wharf Theatre

222 Sargent Dr

Nonprofit regional theater featuring 2 stages, offering new plays & modern versions of classics.

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📸: @starring.akasha

Mew Haven Cat Cafe

904 Whalley Ave

Connecticut's first cat cafe, where you can get your caffeine fix and cat fix at the same time.

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📸: @yale.music

Morris Steinert Collection of Musical Instruments

15 Hillhouse Ave

Morris Steinert Collection of Musical Instruments acquires, preserves, and exhibits musical instruments from antiquity to the present, and showcases restored examples in demonstrations and live performances.

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📸: @nmsnewhaven

Neighborhood Music School

100 Audubon St

Neighborhood Music School provides a whole world of creativity under one roof, including dance, drama, and music lessons.

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📸: @newhavenmuseum

New Haven Museum

114 Whitney Ave

The New Haven Museum and Historical Society was founded in 1862 in New Haven, Connecticut for the purposes of preserving and presenting the region’s history.

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📸: @nhsomusic

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

4 Hamilton St

Connecticut's premier professional orchestra, featuring spectacular concerts, renowned musicians, and family fun!

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📸: @a.xo

Pine & Iron Axe Throwing

770 Chapel St Suite 1

Fulfill the human need for adventure with an experience unlike anything else you've ever tried before (unless, of course, you've tried axe throwing before). Go solo or bring friends to throw metal axes at wooden targets. The New Haven location has a bar on-site and allows guests to bring their own food.

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📸: @tasteofnewhaven

Pizza Lovers Tour by Taste of New Haven

Throughout New Haven

Pizza lovers and beer buffs will love this history-laden walking tour through New Haven featuring 12 pizzas from the top-rated pizzerias in the country.

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