New Haven, CT
New Haven, Connecticut’s second largest city, is situated almost 70 nm northeast of New York City. It is the home of Yale University but, as a mostly commercial port, New Haven is one of Long Island Sound’s most important harbors of refuge for commercial shipping. The harbor is industrial and busy, but there are two marinas away from the hubbub of the inner harbor that cater to visiting yachts. Downtown New Haven is only a short taxi or bus ride away from the harbor marinas.
New Haven has all the attractions of a major American city in a small, walkable package. A stroll among Yale University’s classic gargoyle halls and ivy walls, juxtaposed modern architecture, windowless secret societies and spacious college walks is worth the trip to town.
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From the beginning, life in Clinton centered around the essentials of survival: fishing, farming and the all-important local industry of shipbuilding. Clinton became the home of the Collegiate School in 1701, with the Rev. Abraham Pierson selected to teach the first class of undergraduates. He continued teaching until his death in 1707, at which point students scattered for a period of time to other locations. Eventually, the Collegiate School was relocated to New Haven, where it became what it is today: Yale University.
Learn more about this seafaring town at the Adam Stanton House and General Store, an antique house museum at 63 E. Main St. (860-669-2132) and the Elisha White House, a museum housed in an 18th-century house (also known as "Old Brick") containing portraits, period furniture and domestic tools. Open for tours by appointment at 103 E. Main St. (860-669-2148).
A worthwhile journey is to Chamard Vineyards Bistro at 115 Cow Hill Rd. (transportation required). They serve lunch and dinner and reservations are recommended. The 40-acre property boasts 20 acres of established vines that are carefully tended by hand in the European tradition, yielding superior Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir fruit.
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