New Haven to Greenfield train

Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.

New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.

The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.

Greenfield is a city in western Massachusetts and is home to the Greenfield Community College, the Franklin County Fair, and the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra. The town is bustling with green spaces for bikers and nature lovers, like the Canalside Rail Trail and Rocky Mountain Park. The Great Falls Discovery Center and Greenfield Recreation are popular among families. Greenfield also has historical sites in the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage and impressive architecture like the Eunice Williams Covered Bridge and Poets Seat Tower.

Greenfield is a cultural hub known for its old-fashioned, picturesque downtown. The downtown features family-owned department stores, independent movie theatres, and stores for books, furniture, and music, that transports you to the 1950s. You can explore their delicious restaurants and patronize local businesses on Main Street. The craft brew scene is also fast-growing, with top choices like Four Phantom and Lefty's Brewing Company. Visit Greenfield during the summer to enjoy its festivals.

Amtrak provides most of the train routes to Greenfield, while Greyhound has bus routes available. The Franklin Regional Transit Authority serves Greenfield for transportation in the town and is pretty walkable and bikeable.