Welcome to life at The Whit Apartments in New Haven’s Wooster Square neighborhood. If you’ve just moved into these stylish apartments or are considering making The Whit your home, you’re in for a treat. New Haven offers an incredible mix of culture, cuisine, and outdoor spaces – many just steps from your front door. Let’s explore the best that this charming area has to offer!

Parks & Green Spaces in New Haven

Wooster Square Park

Just steps outside your apartment sits Wooster Square Park. This park is famous for its stunning cherry blossoms in spring, community events, and beautiful views. It’s perfect for morning jogs, afternoon picnics, or simply relaxing with a book.

Lush green grass with a walking path and benches through it. Thick green tree cover with sunlight streaming through.

New Haven Green

This historic 16-acre park in downtown New Haven serves as a beautiful green oasis for local residents. Surrounded by Yale University buildings and three churches dating back to the 18th century, the Green hosts festivals, concerts, and community gatherings throughout the year. This stunning park is less than one mile from the door of your apartment at The Whit.

Restaurants & Cafés

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

New Haven is famous for its pizza, and Frank Pepe is one of the best. This pizzeria is famous for its delicious coal-fired pizza. They’ve been passionate about pizza for 100 years and counting, so you can be sure that you’ll get a great slice when you come here.

White sign in front of a building reading "Frank Pepe" with green trees in front of it. Next to the sign is a flag with the Italian colors that reads "Wooster Street Little Italy"

Sally’s Apizza

A New Haven institution since 1938, Sally’s Apizza offers thin-crust pies cooked in their coal-fired oven. Located steps from The Whit, this legendary spot has a national reputation as one of the best pizza spots in New Haven. Their perfectly charred, chewy crust and perfectly balanced toppings exemplify why this spot is known across the country.

La Fenice

Located on-site at The Whit, La Fenice serves up authentic Italian gelato, coffee, and delicious pastries. Residents are happy to have the mouth-watering aromas of espresso and fresh-baked pastries right outside their door.

Zeneli Pizzeria

Bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza to Wooster Street, Zeneli is run by four brothers from Albania who trained in Naples. Their wood-fired oven produces perfectly blistered crusts topped with imported Italian ingredients. Beyond pizza, their homemade pasta dishes and antipasti showcase traditional Italian flavors with modern presentations.

Black painted restaurant with gold paint that reads "Zeneli" with outdoor sidewalk seating with dozens of people sitting in the sun

Nightlife and Bars

Cafe Nine

Perched on the corner of College and Crown Streets, this trendy rooftop bar and gastropub offers stunning views of downtown New Haven. Known for their innovative craft cocktails and elevated bar food, Elm City Social creates a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere.

Barcade

A nostalgic paradise combining classic arcade games with craft beer, Barcade brings together the best of both worlds. Play vintage games from the ’80s and ’90s while enjoying an extensive rotating selection of craft beers from local and regional breweries. It’s a hit with both gaming enthusiasts and beer connoisseurs alike.

Arcade games with red seats and steering wheels

The Trinity Bar & Restaurant

An Irish-American pub with genuine neighborhood charm, Trinity offers comfort food, a wide selection of beers on tap, and regular live music. Their spacious outdoor patio is a prime spot during warmer months, and their welcoming staff ensures you feel like a regular from your first visit.

Ordinary

Housed in one of New Haven’s oldest buildings (formerly the Taft Hotel), Ordinary exudes speakeasy vibes with expertly crafted cocktails. The historic bar features original woodwork and intimate seating, perfect for date nights or quiet conversations.

Bartender pouring a craft cocktail in front of string lights

Cultural Attractions in New Haven

Yale University Art Gallery

Free and open to the public, the Yale University Art Gallery houses collections spanning from ancient to modern art. The building itself is an architectural marvel, and the rotating exhibitions ensure there’s always something new to discover.

Steps up to a brick building with glass that reads "Yale University Art Gallery"

New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum is a vibrant center for exploring the people, places, events, and ideas that shape and define the Elm City. From the New Haven Colony’s founding as a Puritan village through its growth into a major industrial center and now a thriving metropolitan area, this museum brings history to life.

Connecticut Children’s Museum

In the Connecticut Children’s Museum, there are eight thematic and community-inspired exhibits. There are also books to enrich each exhibit and a variety of textures and languages to support absolute accessibility. This is a great outing for a free weekend day.

Shubert Theatre

The Shubert Theatre is a non-profit, 1,600-seat theatre located right next to New Haven Green. It has played host to over 600 pre-Broadway tryouts, including over 300 world premieres and 50 American premieres.

The Shops at Yale

Just steps from Yale’s campus, this shopping area offers boutiques, national retailers, bookstores, and specialty shops. It’s perfect for window shopping or finding unique gifts.

Green ornamental sign that reads "Welcome to The Shops at Yale at Sherman's Alley"

Transportation around New Haven

Commuter Rail – Metro-North Railroad

Just a short distance from The Whit, Union Station serves as a hub for transportation. For intercity travel, New Haven is a major stop on the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line. It connects New Haven to Bridgeport, Stamford, and New York City. Trains run frequently during peak commuting hours.

Amtrak Service

New Haven’s Union Station also provides Amtrak service. Amtrak serves these three lines:

  • Northeast Regional (Boston to D.C.)
  • Acela Express (high-speed line between Boston and D.C.)
  • Vermonter and other regional routes

CTtransit Bus System

New Haven is served primarily by CTtransit, Connecticut’s state-run public bus system. The New Haven Division operates over 20 local bus routes across the city and surrounding towns. Most routes converge at the New Haven Green, which acts as a central downtown transit hub.

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Life at New Haven’s The Whit Apartments

Living at The Whit means having the best of New Haven at your fingertips. From world-class cultural institutions to neighborhood haunts, there’s always something new to discover just around the corner. The hardest part will be deciding what to explore first!

For more information, please call (203) 274-8182 or visit our website. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Whit and show you all that New Haven’s Wooster Square has to offer!

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