Yale University
Yale University
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One of the country's oldest and most prestigious universities.
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- AMsaysThornhill, Canada3,988 contributionsWhat an Amazing InsitutionI was here for my son's commencement from the prestigious law school, postponed 2 years because of Covid-19. It was a highly emotional day full of pomp and ceremony commensurate with the auspicious day. The day was extremely well organized by the school and capped off with an excellent lunch for all who attended The grounds of this fabled institution encompass historic buildings that have seen remarkable events and famous scholars pass through. I especially enjoyed the Beinecke Rare Book Library and Connecticut Hall on campus. What an amazing institution...!Written May 29, 2022
- mnowak24Buffalo, New York27 contributionsTruly beautiful campus!What a beautiful campus!! I stopped at Yale on a road trip and am so glad I did. I just parked on the street and walked around. The buildings are absolutely GORGEOUS! I was amazed at the architecture and beauty. The Sterling library was just stunning. I highly recommend spending some time walking around and just marveling at all of the buildings and landscape!Written August 5, 2022
- Andrew BBaton Rouge, Louisiana53 contributionsBeautiful CampusI was blown away at how beautiful the University was. Aril was the perfect time for a visit. The buildings reminded me of Europe, unlike anything else I have seen in the U.S. The campus was walkable and had lots of helpful signage. Could not enter any buildings because of COVID. Great time though.Written May 15, 2021
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Jennifer H
Columbus, OH515 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Very beautiful buildings to see. Worth walking around and seeing. It makes you curious to see the inside of some though.
Written October 28, 2022
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Janet S
Columbia, MO26 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Due to COVID we could not go into any buildings last year when our son entered grad school. This fall, Oct. 2022, we got the personal tour and it was incredible…the library, the divinity school, Marquardt Chapel, the music school, Dwight Chapel, Old Campus, The Beinecke Museum (my favorite), a beautiful, campus with a rich history and well worth seeing!
Written October 12, 2022
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Katie C
Indianapolis, IN464 contributions
Aug 2022
What a lovely campus! Take a stroll if you have a bit of time in the area, the buildings are absolutely beautiful!
Written August 15, 2022
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mnowak24
Buffalo, NY27 contributions
Jul 2022
What a beautiful campus!! I stopped at Yale on a road trip and am so glad I did. I just parked on the street and walked around. The buildings are absolutely GORGEOUS! I was amazed at the architecture and beauty. The Sterling library was just stunning. I highly recommend spending some time walking around and just marveling at all of the buildings and landscape!
Written August 5, 2022
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yesharvardsucks
Alexandria, Virginia166 contributions
May 2022
Very walkable campus, especially with former streets converted into pedestrian walkways. Spend the day sightseeing, taking in the beauty of the campus. Feel free to enter the library and have fun. There are many great restaurants and shops to visit to help when you are hungry or wish to take home a memento.
Written May 31, 2022
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada3,988 contributions
May 2022
I was here for my son's commencement from the prestigious law school, postponed 2 years because of Covid-19. It was a highly emotional day full of pomp and ceremony commensurate with the auspicious day. The day was extremely well organized by the school and capped off with an excellent lunch for all who attended
The grounds of this fabled institution encompass historic buildings that have seen remarkable events and famous scholars pass through. I especially enjoyed the Beinecke Rare Book Library and Connecticut Hall on campus. What an amazing institution...!
The grounds of this fabled institution encompass historic buildings that have seen remarkable events and famous scholars pass through. I especially enjoyed the Beinecke Rare Book Library and Connecticut Hall on campus. What an amazing institution...!
Written May 29, 2022
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Perfect_Fan_Food_Ser
Birmingham, MI805 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
After a fabulous and filling dinner, we decided to take an evening walk on the Yale campus.
It was a treat walking the area and seeing the historic buildings and structures.
I am hope the typical Yale student appreciates the campus architecture and many traditions.
It was a treat walking the area and seeing the historic buildings and structures.
I am hope the typical Yale student appreciates the campus architecture and many traditions.
Written April 13, 2022
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jeanjacquespsaute
Farmington, CT101 contributions
Apr 2022
The campus looks great. I enjoyed looking at the different buildings and it was great taking a walk through the campus.
Written April 6, 2022
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LadureeFan
Richmond, VA1,175 contributions
Feb 2022
This was my third visit to Yale -- the first two were guided tours. This time, I walked around on my own. Downloaded GPSmycity and revisited some of the beautiful architecture on campus. Especially love the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library....and Harkness Tower.
Written February 16, 2022
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lizzystick
Litchfield, CT57 contributions
Dec 2021
We just walked around the campus and looked at all the beautiful architecture. I felt like I was in another century , my Daughter said it was like walking into Harry Potter. I will definitely go back to explore more.
Written January 4, 2022
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ZhuZhu L
New York City, NY271 contributions
Where do I park if I want to have a quick tour of the campus on my own?
RK
Chicago, IL30 contributions
There's plenty of street parking (metered) in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. You should easily be able to find a spot near the New Haven Greens (centrally located park) or on the streets with shops near The Greens and between State Street - and then walk around the campus.
Richard M
York, UK3 contributions
Hi
Where do you meet for the free tour of Yale on a Saturday or sunday?
Thanks
Richard
Tanchigui
Olney, MD135 contributions
Cut and pasted the following info from Yale University website:
The Mead Visitor Center is the front door of the University and welcomes its visitors from around the world. It is located at 149 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06511, across the street from the New Haven Green.
Drop by for information about Yale or to take a guided tour led by Yale College undergraduates. Groups of 10 or more visiting the campus are required to schedule a private tour. Private tours and foreign language tours are available for a fee by appointment.
Guided Tours
Mon–Fri: 10:30am & 2pm
Sat-Sun: 1:30pm
ektavarma2007
Cranbury, NJ
Where do you sign up for a free tour.
joshua E
55 contributions
Just like Paul said.
mariarosariadip1964
Somma Vesuviana, Italy
salve, relativamente alla Yale School of Medicine, volevo sapere se c'è una pausa delle lezioni, spring break, per cui il college resta chiuso per qualche giorni nei mesi compresi tra febbraio e agosto.
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erylbwab
89 contributions
buongiorno volevo chiedere se qualcuno sa dirmi se è possibile visitare da soli il campus senza guida...grazie mille!!!
CaroC26
Province of Mendoza, Argentina104 contributions
If you go alone, you can only visit he University from the outside I think. With the guide you enter at least to the gardens and see things from inside. If you go alone, also you miss lots of interesting information.
The guided tour is free, so I recommend you take it
valyababak92
Old Lyme, CT
Здравствуйте! Небольшой группой (3 человека) планируем посетить Yale. Подскажите, вход на территорию свободен или нужен пропуск? Спасибо
Emanuela F
3 contributions
saro a Yale il giorno 12 di Agosto e vorrei visitare il campus, ma anche le architetture moderne al suo interno. Come posso prenotare una guida in Italiano?
alancarrer
Aarau, Switzerland254 contributions
No purtroppo è solo in inglese! Se hai altre domande ti rispondo volentieri!
giada9296
Reggello, Italy2 contributions
per effettuare un tour privato guidato essenziale in lingua italiana cosa si deve fare, da dove si comincia, etc.
CaroC26
Province of Mendoza, Argentina104 contributions
You can find info about booking a tour in Italian in the university page visitorcenter.yale.edu /tours
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- Hotels near Yale University:
- (0.22 mi) The Study at Yale
- (0.19 mi) Graduate New Haven
- (0.24 mi) The Blake Hotel
- (0.23 mi) Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- (0.25 mi) New Haven Hotel
- Restaurants near Yale University:
- (0.08 mi) Union League Cafe
- (0.10 mi) Claire's Corner Copia
- (0.10 mi) Atticus Bookstore Cafe
- (0.11 mi) Olea
- (0.13 mi) ZINC New Haven
- Attractions near Yale University:
- (0.10 mi) Yale University Art Gallery
- (0.10 mi) Yale Center for British Art
- (0.05 mi) Chapel Street
- (0.10 mi) Ghosts of New Haven Walking Tours
- (0.11 mi) Owl Shop Cigar Lounge