Visitor Info
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Visit New Haven
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Regional Information
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5 Science Park, New Haven. 203-777-8550, 800-332-STAY, www.visitnewhaven.com |
| New Haven Visitor Center and Snack Shack | Regional Information |
Exit 46, Long Wharf Dr., New Haven. Conveniently located easy on/off I-95, offering tourism information, on-the-go-snacks, locally made treats, and more! Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-217-3091 |
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Info New Haven
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Downtown New Haven
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Corner of College & Chapel Sts., New Haven. 203-773-9494, www.infonewhaven.com (Photo: Derek Dudek)
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Town Green District
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Downtown New Haven
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900 Chapel St., 7th Floor, New Haven. 203-401-4245, www.towngreendistrict.com
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Branford Town Hall (Economic Dev. Office)
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Branford
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1019 Main St., Branford. 203-315-0637, www.branford-ct.gov/ecod
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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
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Shoreline
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744 E. Main St., Branford. 203-488-5500, www.shorelinechamberct.com
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Guilford Information Center
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Shoreline
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32 Church St., Guilford. 203-671-9351, www.visitguilfordct.com
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| Hamden Visitor Center | Hamden | 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-288-6431 |
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Madison Visitors Center
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Madison
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12 School St., Madison. 203-245-7394, www.madisonct.com
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City of Meriden Town Hall (Economic Dev. Office)
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Meriden
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142 East Main St. Room 217, Meriden. 203-630-4151, www.meridenbiz.com
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Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Milford
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5 Broad St., Milford. 203-878-0681, www.milfordct.com
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Henry Whitfield House State Museum
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Guilford
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248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford.
203-453-2457, Website May 1 – December 15: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00-4:30 January – April: Monday-Friday, 10:00-4:30 |
Connecticut Service Plazas
I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike)
- Darien
- Fairfield
- Milford
- Branford
- Madison
Route 15 (Merritt Parkway/Wilbur Cross Parkway)
- Greenwich
- New Canaan
- Fairfield
- Orange
- North Haven
I-395
- Montville (Southbound only)
- Plainfield
Emergency Numbers
| Police, Fire, Emergency | 911 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital – 20 York St. |
Emergency Department (Adult) 203-688-2222 |
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Yale-New Haven Hospital – St. Raphael’s Campus |
Emergency Services 203-789-3464 |
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| Veteran’s Hospital – West Haven Campus | 203-932-5711 | |
| Midstate Medical Center | 203-694-8200 | |
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Milford Hospital |
203-876-4000 |
Colleges & Universities
- Albertus Magnus College 203-773-8550 or 800-578-9160
- Gateway Community College 800-390-7723
- Middlesex Community College 860-343-5800
- Paier College of Art 203-287-3031
- Quinnipiac University 203-582-8200
- Southern Connecticut State University 203-392-SCSU or 888-500-SCSU
- University of New Haven 203-932-7000 or 800-DIAL-UNH
- Yale University Directory Assistance 203-432-4771
Important Connecticut Laws for Visitors
Cell Phone Usage in Motor Vehicles Effective October 1, 2005 Connecticut law requires drivers 18 years of age and older to use hands-free accessories to legally use a cell phone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Under the law, drivers 16 or 17 years of age are prohibited from using any mobile telephone, including phones with hands-free accessories, while driving.
Liquor Laws The legal drinking age in Connecticut is twenty-one.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems Effective October 1, 2005. (1) child restraint system use requirements will extend to children under age seven or who weigh less than 60 pounds, regardless of age; (2) require any child under age one or weighing less than 20 pounds to be transported in a rear-facing position in his child restraint system; and (3) require children restrained in booster seats to be anchored by a seat belt that includes a shoulder belt.