(Updated Jan 2025, Originally posted in Feb 2021)
January in New Haven has a way of inviting you to slow down and embrace the season, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside your apartment! The Elm City is full of hidden gems and winter-friendly spots that make cold days something to look forward to.
Ready to make the most of the season? Here are 10 ways to stay inspired and active in New Haven this winter!
1. Take a Stroll around Yale University Campus
Choose a self-guided tour around Yale’s prestigious campus or let a Yale student be your guide at the Yale Visitor Center. If you go the self-guided route, you can visit the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail or take a walk around Broadway. Soak in the historic buildings through College Street and along Prospect Street to take in the various campus architecture.
If you go through the Yale Visitor Center, you can expect a tour that includes the Gothic Sterling Memorial Library, and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Reservations are required, so plan ahead.