Variety is the name of the game at College Street Music Hall. This restored theater hosts everything from comedy to music groups, making it a favorite for anyone in New Haven in search of live entertainment. Catch big name groups in person or discover a new act to love. 

Built in 1926, the theater is as awe-inspiring as the performances themselves. Snap a photo with the old-timey marquee or the draped curtains, both true to the theater’s history. 

If you’ve never tasted farm-to-table cuisine with an Asian flair, let ZINC introduce you. This New Haven favorite has served up global flavors with local hospitality you just can’t beat. Sink your teeth into smoked duck nachos, Saigon beef lettuce wraps, and even burrata. 

For a heartier meal, don’t miss their Szechuan lo mein with duck confit or the Waygu burger topped with melty Grafton smoked cheddar cheese. Be sure to ask for a table by the window so you can enjoy your meal with a side of people watching. 

This family-owned brewery is known for pouring the best German-inspired beer in New Haven. Their beer is always crisp, cold, and directly from the tab, making it a great way to blow off some steam or simply relax after a long day of adventure. Their traditional beer-making methods can be time-intensive for the brewer, but the payoff is all yours. 

Sip their easy drinking or Vienna-style lagers, or opt for a seasonal brew like their peach gose. Pair it all with a perfectly soft pretzel.

Shop, dine, and explore at The Shops at Yale, New Haven’s premiere outdoor shopping destination. Here, you can bulk up your wardrobe or replace pieces you may have forgotten at home, then dig into a mouthwatering meal or sip on a sweet cup of boba tea.

At the Shops at Yale, you can come for some shopping and stay for a show. Swing by the Shubert Theater for a touring Broadway show or see a brand new play at the Yale Repertory Theatre.

In 1938, Salvatore “Sally” Consiglio set out to bring coal-fired, brick oven pizza to New Haven. Sally’s Apizza was born. Nearly 80 years later, Sally’s is still serving up New Haven’s favorite pizza piled high with melty cheese and toppings like pepperoni, onions, tomato, and basil. 

Opt for something traditional or test your taste buds with the white clam pizza or white potato pie, topped with potato, onion, mozzarella, and imported parmesan. 

Donut Crazy says that their donuts are “covered in crazy.” Though here, crazy just means toppings and flavors that’ll blow your mind. Sink your teeth into slightly sweetened dough topped with Pop-Tarts, chocolate chips, and even a freshly roasted s’more. 

Don’t forget to balance the sweet with a little caffeine. Their cold brew, nitro coffee, and cold brew tea (all straight from the tap!) make the perfect pair for any of their donuts.

Books and coffee come together at Atticus Bookstore Café. Their shelves are lined with books new and old, and their mugs are filled with rich coffee and other caffeinated creations. Pick up a bestseller or discover a new favorite, all over your drink of choice. 

New Haven has flocked to Atticus since 1975 for books, coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere. Simply buy a book or grab a table and stay a while—it’s all welcome at Atticus.

Ride on the longest continuously operated suburban trolley line in the United States. Though the trolley rides are one of Shore Line Trolley Museum’s best attractions, the museum actually strives to educate visitors on the trolley and other forms of mass transit. The museum itself is even on the National Register of Historic Places! 

Head to the museum and purchase a ticket before moving on to their indoor exhibits detailing the technology behind trolleys. Then move on to board a trolley tour of the Branford Electric Railway.