Marion's Guidebook to Hamden/New Haven Area
Sightseeing & Beaches
10 minutes to 1 hour away
Amazing trails and sightseeing at the mountaintop.
Trout park, lookout tower, hiking, nature trails and picnicking.
90 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel AvenueAmazing trails and sightseeing at the mountaintop.
Trout park, lookout tower, hiking, nature trails and picnicking.
Lake Wintergreen
Trails, fishing, canoeing
20 minute drive
- beach/ water amenities
-birdwatching
-historical lighthouse
-carousel operation (sat/sun)
25min drive
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse Rd- beach/ water amenities
-birdwatching
-historical lighthouse
-carousel operation (sat/sun)
25min drive
Seabluff Beach
Beach
Savin Rock Park
435 Captain Thomas BlvdPark and beach
Nice for walking
Nature preserve and board walk
Big bird watching scene
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary
Beach StreetNature preserve and board walk
Big bird watching scene
Greta for kids to ride and go to the museum too!
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
17 River StGreta for kids to ride and go to the museum too!
East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StHiking and near Yale campus.
awesome view at the top!!!
New Haven Museum
114 Whitney AveCalf Pasture Beach
Calf Pasture Beach RoadHammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdOver an hour away
Over an hour away but totally cool spot! Big waves and boogie boarding is a must!
127 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Misquamicut State Beach
Over an hour away but totally cool spot! Big waves and boogie boarding is a must!
The Cedar Hill Rail Yard is located here. This is the site of a forgotten railroad once called the Cedar Hill Rail Yard built in the 1920s. It was closed sometime after World War II when the New Haven railroads started to increase in volume.
Know Before You Go
The entrance to the hiking path is behind the Target and easy to find with signs in the area for the Tidal Marsh Trail.
There is evidence and sightings of large predators in the area including bobcats, coyotes, and bears. There are large animal remains from predators in the area so use caution.
Tidal Marsh Trail
The Cedar Hill Rail Yard is located here. This is the site of a forgotten railroad once called the Cedar Hill Rail Yard built in the 1920s. It was closed sometime after World War II when the New Haven railroads started to increase in volume.
Know Before You Go
The entrance to the hiking path is behind the Target and easy to find with signs in the area for the Tidal Marsh Trail.
There is evidence and sightings of large predators in the area including bobcats, coyotes, and bears. There are large animal remains from predators in the area so use caution.
New Haven, Connecticut
The cave where two British judges hid in exile after sentencing the king to death.
Know Before You Go
Take Regicide Drive to the summit, follow the map. West Rock's roads are be open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend in October from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. During the off season, you can park at the entrance and hike the trails or walk the roads to the top.
Judges Cave
New Haven, Connecticut
The cave where two British judges hid in exile after sentencing the king to death.
Know Before You Go
Take Regicide Drive to the summit, follow the map. West Rock's roads are be open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend in October from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. During the off season, you can park at the entrance and hike the trails or walk the roads to the top.
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Inside a state forest, the forgotten remains of a Cold War defensive installation.
UNBEKNOWNST TO MANY CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS, the small state was home to no less than 12 Nike Missile sites during the Cold War. Designed to protect the United States from Russia, the installations were constructed in two parts: a control/radar site and a launch site. The HA-26 launch site is located in Glastonbury, with its control/radar site Portland. Both are easily accessible on a long road in Meshomasic State Forest.
The HA-26 site was in operation from 1956 to 1963 and housed Ajax missiles. On May 18, 1957, the United States Army hosted an open house inaugurating the site.
Know Before You Go
Meshomasic State Forest is open to the public until sunset. The sites can be reached from Del Reeves road, and are marked by yellow gates. Maps will be your friend for finding them. Be on the lookout as this forest is home to rattlesnakes.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemanya
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Inside a state forest, the forgotten remains of a Cold War defensive installation.
UNBEKNOWNST TO MANY CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS, the small state was home to no less than 12 Nike Missile sites during the Cold War. Designed to protect the United States from Russia, the installations were constructed in two parts: a control/radar site and a launch site. The HA-26 launch site is located in Glastonbury, with its control/radar site Portland. Both are easily accessible on a long road in Meshomasic State Forest.
The HA-26 site was in operation from 1956 to 1963 and housed Ajax missiles. On May 18, 1957, the United States Army hosted an open house inaugurating the site.
Know Before You Go
Meshomasic State Forest is open to the public until sunset. The sites can be reached from Del Reeves road, and are marked by yellow gates. Maps will be your friend for finding them. Be on the lookout as this forest is home to rattlesnakes.
Takeout Recommendation
Take out pizza, calzones, other dishes like chicken parmigiana & so on
For days you don’t feel like driving. This establishment is 5 minutes away so delivery is fast!
Tonino's Pizzeria
3450 Whitney AvenueFor days you don’t feel like driving. This establishment is 5 minutes away so delivery is fast!
Food scene
Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream
3697 Whitney AveWho doesn’t love homemade ice cream?!
3697 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT
Hidden Kitchen Route 80 - North Branford
2341 Foxon RdGourmet breakfast but very yummy!! 20 minutes away
Breakfast Nook
565 Washington AveBreakfast!!
State Street Cafe
346 State StreetBreakfast!!! 10 minutes away
Aunt Chilada's
3931 Whitney AveMexican food and tequila!
MiKro Depot
0 Depot AvenueGood eats!
Whitney Donut And Sandwich Shop
2574 Whitney Aveknown for their donuts
Bread & Chocolate
2457 Whitney AveBakery and sandwiches, super close by
Funcle's Café
3584 Whitney AvenueCoffee and breakfast shop
Freskos
2323 Whitney Avenueawesome gyros
2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
first restaurant to serve hamburgers and oldest restaurant in US, established 1895. a VERY popular spot.
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown Stfirst restaurant to serve hamburgers and oldest restaurant in US, established 1895. a VERY popular spot.
A MUST! food trucks here are delicious right off the high way. 351 long wharf dr. New haven ct
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Food Truck Paradise
351 Long Wharf DrA MUST! food trucks here are delicious right off the high way. 351 long wharf dr. New haven ct
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StNew haven
Arethusa Farm Dairy
1020 Chapel Sthomemade ice cream and cows!!
TexiKo Tequila Bar
3000 Whitney Avenuetacos, tequila & BBQ!
3000 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
Bomb Wings & Rice Bar
2373 Whitney AvenueAsian and specialty cuisine
Take out & Delivery
Sergio's Pizza Restaurant
3860 Whitney AveItaliano!!
Draft beer, TVs airing sports & American comfort food are all on tap at this roomy local hangout.
2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Wood-n-Tap
2100 Dixwell AveDraft beer, TVs airing sports & American comfort food are all on tap at this roomy local hangout.
2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Sushi Palace
344 Washington Avesushi!!!
Glenwood Drive-In
2538 Whitney AveFast food spot, family run business !
Tap & Vine
171 Quinnipiac StBar & Small Plates (American). The food is great!
Soul de Cuba Cafe
283 Crown StI recommend!!! Cuban food spot, super good!
BAR
254 Crown StGREAT PIZZA
Blackie's Hot Dog Stand
2200 Waterbury Rdyum!
Harrie's Jailhouse
yum!
Spuds Your Way
also yum! everything potato in every form and shape
Grocery
Big Y World Class Market
345 Washington AveHIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR GROCERY SHOPPING
Thyme & Season
3040 Whitney AveFor those that love spices
Stop & shop and shop rite in same plaza
Good spot to get food to cook and grill
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Walmart
665 Boston Post RdStop & shop and shop rite in same plaza
Good spot to get food to cook and grill
Liquor store
Super close by and other spots like seafood market and coffee shop in same plaza . about 4 minutes away.
1880 Hartford Tpke
North Haven, CT 06473
United States
New Green Acres Package Store
1880 Hartford TurnpikeSuper close by and other spots like seafood market and coffee shop in same plaza . about 4 minutes away.
1880 Hartford Tpke
North Haven, CT 06473
United States
Neighborhoods
Big scene for a variety of things
BARS, FOOD TOURS, MUSEUMS, Universities
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
New Haven
Big scene for a variety of things
BARS, FOOD TOURS, MUSEUMS, Universities
Bar, Music & More in One Spot
Cafe Nine
250 State StBar and sometimes live music
FARM
WINERY
LIVE MUSIC: fridays/saturdays 7pm to 10pm
CHECK WEBSITE:
https://bishopsorchards.com/live-music/
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdFARM
WINERY
LIVE MUSIC: fridays/saturdays 7pm to 10pm
CHECK WEBSITE:
https://bishopsorchards.com/live-music/
The Owl Shop
268 College StCigar lounge & bar