New Haven Harbor

The New Haven Harbor was formed by glaciers during the last ice age approximately 13,000 years ago. It's an inlet located on the north side of Long Island Sound in New Haven. The City of New Haven and the neighborhoods of East Shore, Long Wharf, and City Point are located along the northern and eastern sides of the inlet. During the American Revolutionary War the British army made an amphibious landing on the shores of the peninsula. There is a very nice bicycle and walking trail that travels along the shores of the harbor. This is called the Harborside Greenway and is part of the East Coast Greenway system. During the warmer visitors and locals alike can be seen strolling along the walkway enjoying the scenery of the harbor and the surrounding views. The New Haven Harbor lighthouse also known as the Five Mile Point Light stands out as an icon in the harbor area. The 70 ft. structure sits on a point of land five miles from the New Haven Green. In 1990, the lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original lighthouse was replaced in 1845 by the current building and served as an active navigation point until 1877. At nearby Lighthouse Point Park visitors to the area can spend some time riding the carousel, walking the boardwalk along the beach and enjoying a bite to eat at one of the local eateries.