Recommended Siteseeing:

Paebody Museum of Natural History: The Yale Peabody Museum was founded in 1866 with a gift from philanthropist George Peabody, at the urging of his nephew, Yale’s O.C. Marsh, the first professor of paleontology in North America and the Museum’s first director. Marsh built many of the Peabody’s great collections, and today you can see some of his most famous finds — the dinosaurs he named Triceratops, Stegosaurus and “Brontosaurus” — in the Museum’s Great Hall.

West Rock Ridge State Park: Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven region. West Rock affords the visitor a spectacular view; it is estimated that one can see approximately 200 square miles from various locations on the ridge with excellent views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound.

Center Church: While the Crypt may be the most famous aspect of Center Church's building, they are also blessed with a wide array of beautiful architectural accents, including a Waterford crystal chandelier, a Fisk Pipe Organ, Tiffany stained glass windows, and an impressive collection of silver items.

August 20 – 28, 2010 • New Haven, Connecticut USA

The Pilot Pen Tennis is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the AST Tour and is a Premier Tournament on the WTA Tour. It is held annually at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut, just before the fourth and last Grand Slam tournament of the year, the US Open

Venue: Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center

              at Yale University

Location: 279 Derby Avenue

                  New Haven, CT 06515

Surface: Deco Turf/Outdoors

The Yale tennis facilities are easily among the best in the world. The outdoor courts provide a perfect tennis background with a combination of pine trees and Yale blue wind screens surrounding each court. Picturesque silhouettes of the famous Yale Bowl and Walter Camp Gate can be seen from the entire outdoor venue, which also includes a beautiful courtyard with picnic benches and a lush grass surface that is outlined by a new brick surface.

The following hotels are only recommendations. We will be happy to suggest other accommodation options based on your preferences.

Courtyard New Haven Hotel at Yale

Surrounded by the beautiful Yale University Campus, the Courtyard New Haven at Yale is just steps from the area's many quaint shops and numerous dining establishments. Their 160 beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites all feature free in-room high speed Internet and bathrooms finished in marble and granite. Enjoy breakfast served daily in their restaurant or work out in our fitness center featuring new LCD panel treadmills and cardiovascular equipment. Just a short walk to the Tennis Center!

Distance to the stadium: 2 miles

 

Prices starting at: $310.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Middle Tier at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center for one day

 

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Sophisticated and refined, the four-diamond Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale surrounds you with luxurious comfort and unparalleled service.  This richly-appointed four-diamond hotel is located in downtown New Haven, just steps from the historic campus of Yale University, the New Haven Town Green, a wide selection of museums, the Shubert Theater and quaint boutique shopping.

Enjoy breathtaking views from many of the guest room accommodations and from John Davenport's restaurant. The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale is close to the Union Square Metro Line and Amtrak connections and just fifty miles from Hartford's Bradley International Airport.

Distance to the stadium: 2 miles

Prices starting at: $420.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Middle Tier at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center for one day

 

The Historic Mansion Inn

The Historic Mansion Inn is located just 3 blocks from the New Haven Green and 4 blocks from the Yale University campus. The Landmark was built in 1830 mansion and resored in 1999. The historic building is now a Bed & Breakfast/Inn in downtown New Haven. Across from Wooster Square, at the center of the Historic District, a neighborhood filled with architectural gems and fabulous Italian restaurants. You can relax in deply padded armchairs and period couches in one of the living rooms connected through 12-foot archways and mahogany double doors. The smoke-free inn features a complimentary breakfast and fee parking.

Distance to the stadium: 2.6 miles

Prices starting at: $380.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, daily breakfast at the hotel, and entrance to [EventName] for either day or night)