Known as the Elm City, New Haven is one of Connecticut's most versatile and historic cities. For cultural, recreational and educational pursuits, New Haven has it all, from bustling downtown shops and Tony Award-winning theater performances to lively festivals, the historic Green and the beautiful campus and architecture of Yale University. New Haven is brimming with world class museums, theaters, bountiful shopping and a thriving arts and cultural scene. The city has the most top Zagat-rated restaurants in Connecticut and 100 restaurants within walking distance of the Green. New Haven is also home to the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament and International Festival of Arts & Ideas.

New Haven's wide variety of residential offerings include chic downtown condominiums, single and multi family homes on quiet streets, and an interesting mix of historic and waterfront homes and condominiums. Wonderful parks include Lighthouse Point Park with its sandy beach and historic carousel, East Rock, Edgerton and Fort Nathan Hale parks.