The Dept. of Transportation and the New Haven Parks Department have teamed up to make the next couple Saturdays a great time to visit and shop downtown. This Saturday will be brisk but there is no precipitation forecast. View the map below to determine the exact location of when and where the free parking will be located. Take note, also, of the "Free with $15 receipt" parking available across the street from the new Apple Store across on Broadway. Click the icons on the map below for more info.
Free Saturday Holiday Parking December 15th & 22nd Interactive Map
View Saturday Holiday Parking: Dec. 15th, 22nd in a larger map
Local Shops Available:
There are many unique features available in the city at the moment. Recently opened, there's new Brewshop "Luck and Levity" if you know any aspiring home beer brewers. Scott Vignola, the owner, is particularly knowledgeable in the subject and offers advice and support to first-time beer brewers. There is also holiday shopping and original art at 756 Chapel Street, across from the newly constructed 360 State Street. There, you'll find locally handmade items.
Newly Renovated Yale Art Gallery
If there's time, you can also check out the newly renovated Yale University Art Gallery, which is open from 11am-5pm on Saturday. It is free and open to the public. It has recently opened a new show featuring the colorful large lithographic works of Sol LeWitt.
From the Official Press Release:
Downtown New Haven offers specialty shops that provide the ultimate shopping experience with distinctive fashion, home furnishings, restaurants and personal services in one of the most architecturally unique and aesthetically pleasing downtowns around.
