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North Haven

North Haven is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States of about 24,093 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit: 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Quinnipiac River State Park, Wharton Brook State Park and Sleeping Giant Tower.

41.3909° N, 72.8595° WPop. 24,093

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km166
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from North Haven

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Haven
  2. Quinnipiac River State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sleeping Giant Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lake Whitneylake · 45 min
  5. Peter's Rockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Totoket Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in North Haven
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Haven?

Quinnipiac River State Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Wharton Brook State Park (park, about 6 km), Sleeping Giant Tower (heritage site, about 6 km), Sleeping Giant State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Peter's Rock (viewpoint, about 7 km), Lake Whitney (lake, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Haven?

166 places on Spotwander: 52 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to North Haven?

Quinnipiac River State Park, about 5 km by road; Sleeping Giant State Park (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to North Haven?

Whitneyville Congregational Church, about 8 km by road; New Haven Colonial Historical Society Building (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Haven?

Start in North Haven, visit Quinnipiac River State Park, then Sleeping Giant Tower, then Lake Whitney, then Peter's Rock, then Totoket Mountain, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.