New Haven County

Connecticut

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Popular cities in New Haven County

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New Haven
Known for Universities, Theatres 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
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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
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Waterbury
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Come to Waterbury and enjoy its entertainment, theatre and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Palace Theatre
  • Union Station Clocktower
  • Hop Brook Lake
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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
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Branford
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping
Branford awaits: its entertainment, beaches, boating and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Double Beach
  • Branford Supply Pond
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West Haven
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
Explore West Haven: its beaches, dining, sunrises and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sandy Point Beach
  • Oak Street Beach
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Stay near popular New Haven County attractions

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Yale University

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Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
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