Tours 2022
Libraries of New Haven
Presented by Elm City Cycling
FREE. How many different kind of libraries can one city have?
Exploring Westville
Westville Village Renaissance Alliance
FREE. Throughout the last several years, Westville Village has been expanding with new restaurants, a variety of quaint shops, and unique galleries.
The Adopted Flavors of New Haven
Presented by Elm City Cycling
FREE. Culturally diverse and teeming with flavor, New Haven soaks up the cuisines of its population.
Connecting Community to the River's Natural Resources
FREE. Take a guided walking tour of the Mill River Trail with Steve Hamm, local filmmaker and creator of Mill River’s documentary, ""A River Speaks.""
Shoreline Greenway
Presented by Elm City Cycling
FREE. Ever wish there was a way to travel Eastward on the shoreline by bike?
Historic City Point: A Hidden Gem on the New Haven Waterfront
In partnership with the New Haven Preservation Trust
FREE. Trace the City Point Historic District’s evolution from a 19th-century oystering village to a hidden beauty packed with charm on New Haven’s modern waterfront.
Sports New Haven Style
with Elm City Cycling
FREE. There are a million and one ways to get exercise, why not explore a few of the interesting sports New Haven has to offer?
Preserving Palestinian History & Culture
FREE. Explore the Palestinian experience and cultural and artistic achievements through this guided tour of the Palestine Museum with its founder Faisal Saleh.
Lost in New Haven
FREE. Remember the old Anchor neon sign, or the Rubber Match’s distinctive fonts? These iconic New Haven artifacts aren’t lost forever!
Super Moon Paddle Tour
In Partnership with the New Haven Department of Youth and Recreation
The supermoon, or Strawberry Moon, will light up the sky, and you can experience it firsthand from a kayak!
Island Yoga
with Friends of Outer Island
Join a relaxing and reflective morning yoga session on Outer Island National Wildlife Refuge located in the Thimble Islands of Branford. Bring your own mat!
Scientist-led Tour of New Haven Museum exhibition “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven”
In partnership with the Yale Quantum Institute
FREE. Join quantum scientist and New Haven Museum guest curator Florian Carle for a tour of his exhibition to discover how quantum computers were handcrafted in New Haven by generations of researchers.
Historic Bridges of New Haven
In partnership with Elm City Cycling
FREE. We’ll get an inside perspective on what it takes to maintain New Haven's bridges, and how decisions to rebuild them are made with the recently re-opened Grand Avenue Bridge as a model of successful city planning.
Tapping the Possibilities
In partnership with the Regional Water Authority
FREE. Learn how an element as seemingly simple as water can have a major impact on the community by touring an innovative water treatment plant.
America’s Oldest Agricultural Experiment Station
FREE. Established in 1875, this is the oldest agricultural experiment station in the country and is still in use by researchers studying mosquitos, invasive aquatic plants, ticks, and soil, among other agricultural issues.
From Canal to Railroad to Greenway: Celebrating 200 Years of History on the Farmington Canal
FREE. Celebrate 200 years of history at the Farmington Canal, which dates back to the early 19th century.
Canoe West River
In partnership with New Haven Department of Youth and Recreation
This expedition will follow the 14-mile West River, a freshwater stream that flows through Bethany, Woodbridge, New Haven, and West Haven before ending at Haven Harbor.
East Coast Greenway / Farmington Canal Trail North
In partnership with Elm City Cycling
FREE. Travel North from New Haven to Cheshire and learn about plans to connect the former rail trail to Northampton, Massachussetts.
Canoe Mill River
In partnership with the New Haven Department of Youth and Recreation
A roundtrip water excursion along the historic 3-mile Mill River.
Celluloid New Haven
In partnership with Elm City Cycling
FREE. New Haven has had a colorful role as the backdrop to many movies.
Riding on Mixed Surfaces
In partnership with Elm City Cycling
FREE. New Haven has its share of mixed surfaces often creating a challenge for even the most seasoned rider.
New Haven's Closet: 400 years of Queer History in the Elm City
FREE. Walking tour among New Haven's nine squares that reveals the region's hidden queer history.
Juneteenth Ride
Presented by Black & Brown Soul Cyclists
FREE. Focusing on New Haven’s foundational history of Black creativity and innovation, this ride takes bikers through key historical landmarks.
A Walk with Handsome Dan
In partnership with the Yale Visitor Center
FREE. Yale University mascot Handsome Dan XIX is excited to take YOU for a walk on a tour of Yale’s campus...from a bulldog’s point of view.
Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboard
with New Haven Department of Youth and Recreation
Awaken your balance and core muscles in this structured class.
A Natural and Cultural Journey: Outer Island National Wildlife Refuge
Presented by Friends of Outer Island
Visit Outer Island National Wildlife Refuge, the only public island in the famous Thimble Islands of Branford, Connecticut.
New Haven's History through the Meetinghouse & Crypt Presented by New Haven Crypt
In partnership with the New Haven Crypt Association
FREE. In 2012, a tree toppled by Hurricane Sandy led to the discovery of the Colonial burial ground.
Your Passport to City Parks
with Elm City Cycling
FREE. Granite rubbing stones are scattered throughout New Haven Parks.
Growing Together! Gather New Haven's Urban Farm Tour
FREE. Gather New Haven will discuss the seasonal production cycle of the Ferry Street urban Farm along with the programs that the farm supports.
District New Haven
FREE. Tour the vibrant ecosystem within District New Haven.
East Coast Greenway South
In partnership with Elm City Cycling
FREE. Travel South on the East Coast Greenway to Silver Sands State Park in Milford.
Jaigantic Studios Tour
FREE. Go behind the scenes and learn how to make movie magic during this tour of Black-owned and operated Jaigantic Studios.
Black Business Owners Ride
Presented by Black & Brown Soul Cyclists
FREE. Tour the Black & Brown owned establishments of the Elm City as led by Festival Board Member Michael Twitty of Black & Brown Soul Cyclists.
Jazz Orbit – A Mobile Music Platform & Encounter
An initiative developed by Waillis Lee, Yale China Fellow
FREE. A mobile music and relationship-building ride to bring joy to the New Haven community.
Screening: A River Speaks by Steve Hamm
FREE. A River Speaks is a beautiful, deeply bioregional film that weaves together the human and natural history of a watershed.
NXT Stop: NXTHVN
In partnership with NXTHVN
FREE. A gallery space and creative hub nestled in the heart of New Haven, NXTHVN is devoted to intergenerational mentorship, collaboration, and incubation.
Bibliophilia & Taphophilia for a Quasquibicentennial
In partnership with the Yale Beinecke Library
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