New Haven County runs along the central Connecticut shoreline, anchored by the city of New Haven. The county takes in a mix of dense cities, suburbs, and Long Island Sound beaches.
Yale University defines New Haven, from its Gothic quads to its museums and the New Haven Green, laid out in 1638 and one of the oldest public squares in the country. The city also claims the first American hamburger and a fierce pizza tradition.
Quinnipiac and the University of New Haven add to the college presence.
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