NEW HAVEN - University towns are New England’s best defense against late-winter cabin fever. Most colleges have attractions and activities open to folks without student IDs, and the campuses themselves are usually ringed with interesting shops, restaurants, and nightlife options. Moreover, they exude such a youthful, hopeful vibe that it’s impossible not to believe that spring is around the corner. New Haven certainly fills the bill.
Yale University relocated to the city in 1716, and the Old Campus sits cheek-by-jowl to New Haven Green, the historic core laid out by Puritan settlers. Over the years Yale has developed a virtual architectural park, built impressive museums, and nurtured performing artists. In a couple of days you can sample it all.
