Are there any spots or drive courses where we can enjoy the view at night?

Lighthouse point park is closed after sunset and we can’t drive up West Rock in winter. Not sure when East Rock is open to cars up to the peak.

I just get bored out of my mind at night but I’m not big on drinking and usually work out in the morning. I do enjoy cooking at night but I also end up eating straight away and it’s just not healthy.

Please give me ideas.

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6th__extinction t1_j89ek5e wrote on February 12, 2023 at 5:17 PM

There are lots of parks and spots along the water / rivers in New Haven. Fair Haven, Fair Haven Heights, and Long Wharf have some nice little spaces on the water. If you search for boat or canoe launches, you'll find areas that you can access in a car that are on the water.

CookieRound OP t1_j89zlxz wrote on February 12, 2023 at 7:38 PM

thank you!

Ecofre-33919 t1_j8aj6od wrote on February 12, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Guilford harbor

End of west wharf road, madison

Make the drive and walk around mohegan sun

Ikea has a great view of new haven in the cafeteria

Unh and the va hospital are on a hill overlooking new haven - the hill is in west haven

Go to old say brook and drive to the say brook point in. Its on the ct river. You’d be able to look across it and see the bridges going to old lyme.

Anytime you are looking at long island sound - look for lights on long island.

blackberrysangria t1_j89d40u wrote on February 12, 2023 at 5:07 PM

I used to go to Branford point at night a lot to sit by the water. It was 4+ years ago so it may be different now but it’s worth a shot.

CookieRound OP t1_j89zl31 wrote on February 12, 2023 at 7:38 PM

thanks!

holdfastadventure t1_j8bbzv8 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Checkout the end of poplar street… you can launch canoes there, have a barbecue, play some dice , overall a great community.

flytweed t1_j8a4vgx wrote on February 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Haven’t been able to recreate/ find again in New Haven some residential street leading up /near West Rock, great night-time views from memory. Hilly and higher up, relatively. Any insight people???

Significant_Chest401 t1_j8bm9px wrote on February 13, 2023 at 2:39 AM

Top of the Shubert Theater parking garage is my preferred spot for July 4 fireworks. I can’t believe I’ve never gone up to enjoy a sunset—or sunrise. I’m sure it’s fabulous.