The Breakaway Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Home of world famous pizza. Check Sally’s, Pepe’s, and other renowned rivals like Modern and Bar.
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Wooster Square
Home of world famous pizza. Check Sally’s, Pepe’s, and other renowned rivals like Modern and Bar.
Sightseeing
Walk along the Neolithic towers of Yale and visit art galleries, the translucent rare book Beineke building, and historic sites. Listen to the tower bells - make a request (really).
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Universidad Yale
Walk along the Neolithic towers of Yale and visit art galleries, the translucent rare book Beineke building, and historic sites. Listen to the tower bells - make a request (really).
Busy Yale thoroughfare with book shops and other interesting shops, coffee, and people.
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetBusy Yale thoroughfare with book shops and other interesting shops, coffee, and people.
Beach
Cosey Beach
283 Cosey Beach AvenueThis local beach area offers local seafood restaurants too.
Just west of The Breakaway is Lighthouse Park with a nice beach and historic Lighthouse.
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Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdJust west of The Breakaway is Lighthouse Park with a nice beach and historic Lighthouse.
Food scene
One of the best vineyards in Connecticut is Chamard in nearby Clinton. A great place to take in vineyards and some wine and cheese. They offer fine dining too.
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Chamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdOne of the best vineyards in Connecticut is Chamard in nearby Clinton. A great place to take in vineyards and some wine and cheese. They offer fine dining too.
One of the best breweries in the northeast is New England Brewing Co. Try the famed G-Bot, standard Sea Hag, and excellent Elm City Pilsner.
NEBCO
175 Amity RoadOne of the best breweries in the northeast is New England Brewing Co. Try the famed G-Bot, standard Sea Hag, and excellent Elm City Pilsner.
A fun local waterside brewery with fire pits.
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Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveA fun local waterside brewery with fire pits.
Great local seafood restaurant. Owner is very friendly and makes great product choices.
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Lobster Shack
3 Cosey Beach AveGreat local seafood restaurant. Owner is very friendly and makes great product choices.
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StBest pizza in the nation.
BAR
254 Crown StGreat pizza and atmosphere.
Home of the burger. Arguably the first burgers were made here and are still served in their traditional style.
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Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StHome of the burger. Arguably the first burgers were made here and are still served in their traditional style.
This is a great local, neighborhood restaurant with a small bar and well executed menu. Good wines too.
Rosso Vino
130 Shore DrThis is a great local, neighborhood restaurant with a small bar and well executed menu. Good wines too.
Music and nightlife
Live outdoor concerts are just minutes away (seasonal). Many well know acts appear here.
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Westville Music Bowl
45 Yale AveLive outdoor concerts are just minutes away (seasonal). Many well know acts appear here.
Recreation
East Rock
One of many local places for hiking.
Reasonable kayak and paddle board rentals by friendly staff.
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Branford River Paddlesports
50 Maple StReasonable kayak and paddle board rentals by friendly staff.
Saltonstall Mountain