Lance's Guidebook
Food scene
Dive Bar & Restaurant
24 Ocean AveShell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StAward winning waterfront dining
Spanish tapas meets French Bistro. Delicious food from the Basque region of France and Spain paired with wines from the same regions.
18 locals recommend
Bistro Basque
13/17 W River StSpanish tapas meets French Bistro. Delicious food from the Basque region of France and Spain paired with wines from the same regions.
El Barrio Latin bar and kitchen is a local favorite with authentic Latin cuisine paired with an extensive tequila selection!
17 River St
17 River StreetEl Barrio Latin bar and kitchen is a local favorite with authentic Latin cuisine paired with an extensive tequila selection!
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StWanna see where the hamburger was invented? Here it is!
Wooster Square
Historic Italian neighborhood full of delicious pizza!
Sightseeing
Take a boat tour around the historic and picturesque Thimble Islands
26 locals recommend
Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point RdTake a boat tour around the historic and picturesque Thimble Islands
Hike or drive to the top to get an amazing view of New Haven, Yale University and all of the surrounding towns along the coast.
28 locals recommend
East Rock
Hike or drive to the top to get an amazing view of New Haven, Yale University and all of the surrounding towns along the coast.
Breathtaking selection of art from all across the globe spanning centuries. Best of all, admission is free!
171 locals recommend
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StBreathtaking selection of art from all across the globe spanning centuries. Best of all, admission is free!
Breweries and vineyards
Connecticut is full of local brews and happy juice from the vine.
Tribus Beer Co.
100 Raton DrStony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveTraveler advice
Getting around
Minutes to Metro North rails to NYC or New Haven
The train is the most efficient way to head to NYC or New Haven if you’re visiting and is only a 5 minute ride from my home