The Greater New Haven area is very rich in assets. There is an abundance of arts and culture, including fine restaurants, stunning architecture, world-class museums, theatre, eclectic boutiques and bookstores, all within walking distance. South Central Connecticut benefits from its proximity to the world-class New York metro area, while retaining the charm and heritage of New England.
In New Haven, older commercial buildings with unique architectural character have been converted to apartments and condominiums, creating a vibrant downtown residential community and bringing an energetic life to center-city streets.
Overnight visitors are served by numerous hotels and motels, including the 100% emission free Hotel Marcel, the 4-star Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, The Study at Yale hotel, Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area, and the Graduate New Haven. Entertainment is plentiful with a downtown movie theater, three live theatres, one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the nation, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Yale University theaters and museums, the Knights of Columbus Museum, and an array of galleries, clubs and music attractions.
