New Haven is known as the Cultural Capital of Connecticut so there's no doubt that you will find lots of entertaining things to do if you're in town for a visit or have lived here for years. But, if you're unfamiliar with all of the sights that there are to see than it can be difficult to take everything in. Luckily, the City of New Haven has put together a guide to show you how best to experience sporting events like a Toronto hockey tournament against a local team to arts events from theatre to new visual exhibits. Here are some of its best tips and attractions.

If you're planning to spend some time in the beautiful downtown area of the city than you should definitely invest in a Parcxmart card. This nifty pass allows you to pay for all of your parking easily and is also accepted at many restaurants, coffee shops, and souvenir shops. If you are coming to the end of your trip and you still have money on the card you could use it to get something for that architect in Canada you need a coming home gift for or enjoy a great lunch out on a patio.

The guide also contains a great list of all of the best shopping in the city. If you're visiting the area, it will tell you where you can find stores unique to the area that carry one-of-a-kind goods. If you're new to the city, this guide will also be very helpful to you. It can tell you where your local bank branches are located and where you will find the nearest amenities to your new home. Whether you're looking for a food media store to create the perfect gift basket for a friend or are in need of a drycleaner, it's all in the guide.

No matter if you're interested in finding a museum or art gallery to wander through during the day or are more in the mood to find a nice cafe that's offering live music every night of the week, you will find something great in the New Haven Guide. If you're an Toronto caterer looking for some new inspiration in the city's greatest restaurants there are five pages of choices ranging from vegetarian fare to teashops. The culture and entertainment section will lead you to one of the city's ten concert and music halls or to one of the area's many golf courses.

There aren't many how-to guides out there for living your everyday life. But if you're a resident of New Haven or just a visitor, this guide will make your stay a whole lot easier. You can find massage gift certificates to thank the bridesmaids in your wedding or just directions to get you into the city. The guide is available at New Haven Info Centers and online.