New Haven is a town in the state of Connecticut of about 124,000 people. It is the second largest city in the state. New Haven has the first city wide public tree planting program in the country, a point of interest among those interested in the environment. The famous toy, the Erector Set, was invented here in New Haven in 1911. New Haven is a great place for taking in museums. The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library has many old and interesting books, including an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible. It is the largest building in the world that is used just for the preservation of old and rare books. The walls are made of marble and have no windows, so that sunlight does not damage the books. There is a children's museum, a museum of natural history, a museum for musical instruments, and the Yale Center for British Art. For more information about local attractions, you can visit the Connecticut yellow pages; for names of local businesses, please see our business directory. You can catch many free concerts in New Haven. The symphony orchestra performs occasionally, as well as many concerts on the green. There is a large jazz festival in August. You might also be interested in the Five Mile Point Lighthouse, and the Marsh Botanical Garden. Yes, with so much to see and do, you'll never want to leave New Haven, Connecticut.