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Connecticut · Couples · Two nights

New Haven

Pizza, Yale and world-class free museums.

New Haven is famous for its coal-fired “apizza,” and the lines at Frank Pepe and Sally’s are part of the fun. Between pizzas, see the free Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art, the dinosaurs at the Peabody, a show at Yale Rep and the burger at Louis’ Lunch.

PizzaFree museumsTheater
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A street corner on the Yale University campus in New Haven
Yale University, New Haven
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KHVN
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~538 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~3 hr 50 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Walk or rideshare

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land at Tweed.

KHVN, Tweed–New Haven Airport, is a towered field about 10 minutes from downtown and Yale.

The FBO

Robinson Aviation

Tweed–New Haven Airport, New Haven, CT

203-467-9555

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New York airspace lies to the southwest; brief your route. About 540 nm from Myrtle Beach. A long nonstop leg or a fuel stop.

02 / Where to stay

Near Yale.

Rates and availability need travel dates.

03 / Where to eat

Apizza and more.

Pizza lines can be long; go early or late.

04 / Things to do

Art, dinosaurs and theater.

Several museums are free.

01

Yale University Art Gallery

A free, world-class collection.

Gallery
02

Yale Center for British Art

Free, in a Louis Kahn building.

Museum
03

Yale Peabody Museum

Dinosaurs and natural history.

Peabody
04

Yale Repertory Theatre

Professional theater on campus.

Shows
05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

Spring & fall

Best seasons

Campus at its best.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse New Haven events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample weekend: pizza, art and a show. No bookings or availability confirmed.

DAY 1

Arrive

  1. Arrival

    Land at KHVN, subject to weather and your actual flight plan.

  2. Afternoon

    The Yale University Art Gallery.

  3. Evening

    Pizza at Frank Pepe.

DAY 2

Explore

  1. Morning

    The Peabody Museum.

  2. Afternoon

    The Center for British Art.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at Union League, then Yale Rep.

DAY 3

Morning & home

  1. Morning

    Lunch at Louis’ Lunch.

  2. Before leaving

    Allow time at the airport.

  3. Fly home

    Leave before afternoon weather builds.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

Lodging first, then theater.

Pizza lines

Go early or late.

Airspace

Brief the New York airspace.

Best seasons

Spring and fall.

Reviewed · Destination 103

Reviewed November 4, 2026.

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