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We're visiting grownup friends in New Haven, Connecticut, for Thanksgiving (Wednesday to Friday). Our five year old will be the only young kid around and will need some outings. Can you help us brainstorm things to do in New Haven on and around Thanksgiving that might be fun for adults and one five year old?
posted by john hadron collider around New Haven, CT at 5:45 PM - 12 answers

Staying overnight in New Haven tomorrow, coming from NYC. Primary reason for visit is to try their pizza, after having New Haven pizza in another city I want to go to the source. I'm not sure what COVID restrictions are like there, but what would be some fun things to do? It looks like a nice town to explore on foot, and I won't have a car but will be staying in the center of the city in a hotel. I like to walk around and explore architecture, take photos, etc. Would also love it if there's an amazing local coffee shop to check out. For pizza (no cheese), I've been told that Frank Pepe's is the spot. So just anything interesting in general that a solo traveler can fill a day with. Thanks!
posted by signondiego around New Haven, CT at 8:04 AM - 15 answers

I've taken the Metro North to NYC from New Haven plenty of times on weekends, but the few times I've done it on weekdays the parking garage and attached lot were full and I've had to park farther than I'd like. Now it's summer and some commuters are probably on vacation... Do I have a much better shot at getting parking right at the station on a weekday morning? If it still typically fills, around what time does that tend to happen?
posted by dayintoday around New Haven, CT at 8:27 AM - 2 answers

I'm going to be in New Haven, CT for the first time ever for a few days without a car soon. I would really like to line up at least two relatively easy bicycle rides that will end up at the seacoast during my short visit. Can you point me in the right direction? Bonus points if you can help me borrow or rent a bike. [more inside]
posted by pinetree around New Haven, CT at 7:24 AM - 9 answers

I'm going to be in New Haven, without a car, on this coming Saturday and Sunday. What to do for fun? [more inside]
posted by NucleophilicAttack around New Haven, CT at 2:19 PM - 9 answers

I got a sweet job in a town near New Haven, Connecticut. I'd been looking for work for about six months prior in California and I got nothing promising at all. So, when I got an offer in New England, I took it. The problem is this - my wife does not want to move to the east coast. I'm the bread-winner, so she'll go but I'm trying really hard to sell her on Connecticut as a cool place to live. Can anyone think of things to try to help me talk up Connecticut? [more inside]
posted by Oso Mocoso around New Haven, CT at 2:25 PM - 32 answers

Should I live in Hartford or New Haven, Connecticut? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk around New Haven, CT at 8:07 PM - 23 answers

Where to go while I'm based in New Haven this summer? [more inside]
posted by brynna around New Haven, CT at 6:14 PM - 14 answers

I'll be in New Haven, CT all on my lonesome from approximately 3:00pm on a Friday until roughly noon on a Saturday. Suggestions for a good dinner or breakfast? Maybe a coffee shop with free wi-fi? [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick around New Haven, CT at 4:05 PM - 24 answers