Getting Here

BY CAR

New Haven, Connecticut is conveniently located at the intersection of I-91 and I-95. It's a very walkable city, and we recommend that you drive to park in one location, then explore the Festival on foot. The best parking option is the Temple Street Garage (1 Temple Street, New Haven). Special parking discounts are available for Festival visitors.

• Where to Park
• Find your Venue

BY PLANE

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) provides regional air service to Philadelphia and connecting points beyond. Bradley International Airport (BDL), located near Hartford and about 45 minutes from New Haven, provides service and connections to major cities throughout the United States from major U.S. airlines. New York-area airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Airport (EWR), located about 2 hours away from New Haven, provide international service and direct coast-to-coast domestic flights.

BY SHORE LINE EAST TRAIN

The Festival is an easy ride down the Shore Line East's New London line to New Haven. Take the train to New Haven-State Street station (three block walk from the New Haven Green) or to New Haven Union Station.

BY METRO-NORTH TRAIN

The Festival is a convenient train ride from New York City on Metro-North's New Haven line, from New York City's Grand Central Terminal to New Haven's Union Station, stopping at Stamford and points in Fairfield County all the way to New Haven. Trains depart every hour (and every half-hour during peak times).

BY REGIONAL RAIL & BUS

New Haven is on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, with the Northeast Regional and Acela Express trains providing regular service to Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and points in between.

Megabus and Peter Pan offer regular bus service from Hartford, Boston, and New York City to New Haven Union Station.

BY CITY BUS

Connecticut Transit's Trip Planner provides easy online access to local bus schedules so you can plan your trip to and from the New Haven Green and surrounding Festival venues.

Local options

Whether you're car-free or just looking to take a car-free trip, you can find resources at goNewHavengo to plan your sustainable trip.

Eating Here

New Haven is famous for its fabulous food, in fact, Expedia named New Haven one of America's Top Foodie Cities. Whether you're looking for casual dining at our world-renowned pizzerias, or fine dining at boutique specialty restaurants, you'll find it all within easy walking distance of the Festival.

Festival Staff Picks include:

• Barracuda Bistro & Bar An American Restaurant with Latin infusion.
• Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro French-accented fare served in a colorful, energetic setting.
• Claire's Corner Copia Organic, sustainable, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.
• Heirloom. Urban dining with a neighborhood ambience showcasing innovative, seasonal cooking.
• John Davenport's Contemporary, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.
• Kitchen Zinc Local, sustainable, and fresh ingredients create artisanal pizzas.
• 116 Crown A hip, urban eaterie in the Ninth Square with inventive cocktails and first-class dining.
• Roia French and Italian cuisine at its historical space.
• Soul de Cuba Traditional Cuban dishes and specialty drinks in an entertaining atmosphere.
• Thali Too Delicious Indian cuisine.
• Union League The best of French classical traditions with a contemporary approach to flavors.
• Zinc Relaxed fine dining experience and seasonal food and drink.

Visit the INFO New Haven for a complete list of all the restaurants in town, or stop by their INFO booth - which doubles as our box office in June - at the corner of Chapel and College Streets for helpful recommendations.

Staying Here

New Haven offers exceptional hotel options all within walking distance of our Festival venues. We work with hotel partners to ensure that our visiting artists and audiences experience top-notch accommodations while in town.

• Courtyard New Haven at Yale
• New Haven Hotel
• Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
• The Study at Yale Hotel

Groups

What's even better than experiencing the Festival with a friend? Bringing a whole group!

15 for 10
Any 10 people can make up a group and receive a 15% discount on all ticketed Festival events. We can also assist with group reservations on Arts & Ideas Tours. In order to receive the discount, you must place one group ticket order by calling our Group Sales Hotline at (203) 498-3775 or emailing groups@artidea.org.

• Clubs
• Alumni groups
• Friends
• Church Groups
• Corporate Affinity Groups
• Senior Groups
• Youth Groups
• What's your Group?

Tour Operators

Looking for a walkable small city with performing arts, culture, shopping, and hospitality for your Tour Group to enjoy?
You've found it!

Conveniently located just off I-95 and I-91, New Haven is easily accessible from New York, Hartford, Boston, and other Connecticut tour destinations. Let us help you create an exciting and memorable experience for any group ranging from students to seniors. We're happy to:

• Provide ticket discounts and help with order placement.
• Assist you with itineraries to include Arts & Ideas Tours and special events.
• Provide lodging and restaurant recommendations.

As a Tour Operator you have access to advance ticket purchases beginning April 9, 2018.
Contact us at (203) 498-3775 or email groups@artidea.org to plan your visit to New Haven and the Festival!

Make a day or an overnight stay of your Festival tour stop, visitng museums, shops, and more:

• Yale University Art Gallery
• Yale Center for British Art
• Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
• New Haven Museum
• The Shops at Yale
  Check out more offerings at Visit New Haven and INFO New Haven.

New Haven “A vibrant neighborhood of shops, theaters, and restaurants….”  - The New York Times