- Yale Cross CampusArchitecture
Gothic revival buildings, best photographed from courtyard angles
- Yale University Art GalleryArchitecture
Modern and Gothic structures, entrance facade iconic
- New Haven GreenHistoric
Urban green space with three churches, best light early or late
- Trinity Church New HavenReligious sites
Landmark Gothic Revival church, interior plays of light
- East Rock Park SummitViewpoints
Scenic overlook 360 views of city and harbor, steep trail
- West Rock Ridge State ParkNature
Dramatic ridge trails, stone tower at summit offers vistas
- Sleeping Giant State ParkDay trips
Hiking trails, 15min north of city, open landscape shots
- Wooster Square Historic DistrictHistoric
19th century row houses, charming streets ideal for detail work
- New Haven Harbor WaterfrontWaterfront
Boardwalk views of water and cityscape, seabird opportunities
- Beinecke Rare Book LibraryArchitecture
Modernist exterior, marble building catches light beautifully
- Chapel Street Historic ArchitectureHistoric
Downtown street with varied historic facades and streetscape
- Newhallville Arts DistrictMarkets
Emerging arts neighborhood, colorful murals on building sides
- New Haven Amtrak StationTransit
Amtrak stop NHV — platform, trains and station architecture; historic depots often photograph best from the track side at golden hour.
- Eli Whitney MuseumMuseums
Museum in Hamden, Connecticut, USA; carries an official heritage designation
- Yale Peabody MuseumMuseums
Natural history museum of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- West Rock RidgeViewpoints
Mountain in United States of America
- East RockViewpoints
Mountain
- Yale University ObservatoryObservation decks
Observation deck in New Haven, CT
- Five Mile Point LightWaterfront
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States; carries an official heritage designation
- Saltonstall MountainViewpoints
Mountain in United States of America
- Southwest Ledge LightWaterfront
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States; carries an official heritage designation
- Orange Street Historic DistrictHistoric quarters
Historic district in Connecticut, United States; carries an official heritage designation
- Quinnipiac River Historic DistrictHistoric quarters
Historic district in Connecticut, United States; carries an official heritage designation
- Shore Line Trolley MuseumMuseums
Trolley museum in East Haven, Connecticut; carries an official heritage designation
- Trowbridge Square Historic DistrictHistoric quarters
Historic district in Connecticut, United States; carries an official heritage designation
- Hillhouse AvenueHistoric quarters
Historic quarter in New Haven, CT; carries an official heritage designation
- East Haven Veterans Memorial Ice RinkIce rinks
Indoor ice rink, open year round.
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