With a population of just under 125,000, New Haven has a tantalizing array of restaurants, ranging from Eritrean to Indonesian, to the restaurant that invented the hamburger and the best pizza this side of Italy.

Culturally, New Haven shines with its eclectic collection of museums and theaters. For the outdoorsperson, the city offers several substantial state parks, major rivers, and a harbor. It is also a convenient starting point for longer excursions to other parts of New England.

For more information about New Haven, take a look at some of the following sites:
Yale's "Living in New Haven" site.
The City of New Haven Online - The city government's homepage
Info New Haven - The city's tourism division website
New Haven Web - a comprehensive online directory of the Elm City's best and most useful websites.

Local Media
The New Haven Advocate - A local, free weekly paper
The New Haven Register - New Haven's daily since 1812
The New Haven Independent - New Haven's newest newspaper, in online-only format
The Yale Daily News - The nation's oldest college daily, serving Yalies since 1878

New Haven Restaurant Guides
The Appitite Network
Connecticut Magazine Restaurant Guide
Let's Eat Out Restaurant Guide
Connecticut's Best Restaurants
Info New Haven Restaurant Guide

New Haven Museums and Events
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale Center for British Art
Beinecke Rare Book Library
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Artspace - An arts nonrpofit and gallery
New Haven Festival of Arts & Ideas
New Haven Film Festival
New Haven Arts Council
ArtBeat Organization - Arts Listings for New Haven

Safety

Our school is in a relatively safe area, but safety must be a constant concern. Be alert always as in any large city. At night, do not walk alone. Try to have a friend with you when you leave any building after dark. Otherwise, you may call the Yale Escort Service at 432-walk (9255) to be driven to your home. Campus police may be reached at 432-4400 and the emergency number is 111 from all campus phones.

Shopping

There are many food and clothing stores nearby. The Hamden Plaza on Dixwell Avenue has various clothing and shoe stores. Camping supplies can be purchased at Sports Authority in North Haven or Trail Blazers in New Haven. A Stop and Shop food store can be found at the corner of Putnam and Dixwell Avenues. There is a Shaw's Supermarket on Whalley Avenue. Second year students, staff and faculty are a good resource for information about the surrounding area.