New Haven, Connecticut / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven brings together a historic green, university architecture and coastal parks. These eight subjects include central streets and two park destinations farther from downtown.
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New Haven Green
The Green has paths, trees and historic churches in the centre of the city. Use the open space to frame one church against the surrounding streets.
Search Google MapsPhelps Gate and Old Campus
Yale’s Old Campus faces the Green and has an entrance at Phelps Gate. Photograph the gateway from the public street and check current campus access before entering.
Search Google MapsHarkness Tower
Harkness Tower stands on High Street. Step back on the public pavement for a vertical image that includes the tower and some of the surrounding buildings.
Search Google MapsBeinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
The Beinecke Library is known for its marble-clad building on Hewitt Quadrangle. Frame the exterior geometry from the plaza and check the library’s visitor guidance before going inside.
Search Google MapsYale University Art Gallery
The Yale University Art Gallery is among the campus places Yale lists for visitors. Use the street-facing building as an architectural subject and check current visitor and photography rules before entering.
Search Google MapsEast Rock Park summit
East Rock Park extends across the New Haven and Hamden boundary; its summit overlooks the city. Choose a clear view and check park access and closing times before setting out.
Search Google MapsWooster Square Park
Wooster Square combines a small park with surrounding historic houses. Use the paths and trees as a frame for the streetscape; blossoms are seasonal.
Search Google MapsLighthouse Point Park
Lighthouse Point Park sits at the eastern edge of New Haven Harbor and contains the historic Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Combine the tower with the shoreline and check current park access.
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