Founded in 1636, New Haven is one of America's oldest cities. Although home to about 125,000 people, New Haven's tree-lined streets and greens convey the intimate feel of a small New England town.  Stretched out along Long Island Sound, New Haven is easily accessed from both Boston and New York.

 

New Haven is the home of Yale University, located in the center of the city with a mix of the classical beauty of the Old Campus and the innovative architecture and art of new buildings. Yale is one the nation's most distinguished universities, and shares its wealth of cultural resources with the city's residents.

 

The famous Yale Repertory Theatre and the Shubert Performing Arts Center bring new talent and experienced Broadway performers to the neighborhood.  Classical,  jazz, and rock music is found throughout the campus and downtown, rock most notably at the infamous Toads, a favorite campus hang-out for decades.

 

The Yale Center for British Art and the Peabody Museum of Natural History offer museum-goers outstanding permanent collections and special exhibitions which may be found on their web sites.