New Haven County, CT

Connecticut

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A lighthouse on a rocky shoreline with people near the water.
An ornate theater interior with a large organ, arched ceilings, and rows of seating.
A large open-pit mine with terraced levels and a small pond in the center.
A stone tower with a small entrance, surrounded by grass and rocks.

Popular cities in New Haven County

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, including a prominent clock tower and a large, rectangular skyscraper.
New Haven
Known for Universities, Theaters and Museums
Walk on beaches or in state parks, shop in boutique stores or explore the grounds of one of America’s most famous universities in this pretty coastal town.

Reasons to visit

  • Yale University
  • Wooster Square
  • New Haven Green
A pebbled beach with colorful beach huts and a sunset in the background.
Milford
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Get away to Milford! Enjoy the beaches, local cuisine, and ice-skating.

Reasons to visit

  • Silver Sands State Park
  • Walnut Beach
  • Gulf Beach
A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage.
Waterbury
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Come to Waterbury and enjoy its entertainment, theater, and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Palace Theatre
  • Union Station Clocktower
  • Hop Brook Lake
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent dome-shaped building, a waterfront, and a circular structure with multiple towers.
Madison
Known for Beaches, Islands and Luxury
Get away to upscale Madison! Enjoy the beaches, library, and fishing.

Reasons to visit

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park
  • Hammonasset Beach
A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with a gradient sky.
Branford
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
Branford awaits: its entertainment, beaches, boating, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Double Beach
  • Branford Supply Pond
A concrete pier extending into calm waters with street lamps and a railing.
West Haven
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
Explore West Haven: its beaches, food, sunrises, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sandy Point Beach
  • Oak Street Beach

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