Movies To see all the latest new releases, the Rave Motion Pictures North Haven 12 is off exit 9 on I-91 and the Rave Motion Pictures Milford 16 is off exit 39B on I-95. For more serious film buffs, the Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas and Cine 1-2-3-4 in New Haven often offer independent and foreign films. The Criterion also offers Movies and Mimosas on Saturday and Sunday mornings, where you can enjoy an old movie and a tasty beverage.
Sporting Events The University is a member of the Northeast Conference in most sports, including our NCAA Division I basketball team, and the prestigious Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference in both men’s and women’s ice hockey. Both the hockey and basketball teams play in the state-of-the-art TD Bank Sports Center which has separate arenas for each sport. For schedules and results, visit www.quinnipiacbobcats.com. Connecticut is also host to two minor league baseball teams, the New Britain Rock Cats and the Bridgeport Bluefish, as well as two American Hockey League Teams, the Connecticut Whale and Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Parks, Trails, Beaches, & Mountains Wharton Brook State Park: The new Law Center is just down the road from Wharton Brook State Park. This quaint area is a good place to get away when you need a quick break. Connecticut Wine Trail: Spend a day or a weekend exploring a set of 25 state-approved wineries situated throughout some of the most picturesque towns in Connecticut.
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Sleeping Giant Mountain / State Park (Hamden): Located directly across the street from the University’s Mount Carmel campus is the base of Sleeping Giant Mountain. When approaching the campus you can see the silhouette of the Giant lying on his back, resting. Situated in Sleeping Giant State Park, the mountain has 1,700 acres of trails for both beginners and the adventuresome. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (Hamden/New Haven): A short distance from the Mount Carmel campus, this trail runs fifteen miles from New Haven to Hamden through woods, streams, and meadows. The trail is wide and paved, so it is perfect for runners, hikers, bikers, and skaters. Lighthouse Point Park (New Haven): Located less than 20 minutes from campus are a number of beautiful beaches. In addition to the water, Lighthouse Point Park offers a carousel from the 1920s, the splash pad, and picnic areas. Hammonasset Beach State Park (Madison): Offers two miles of beach fronting the Long Island Sound. Amenities include a boardwalk, nature center, concessions, picnic areas, and a campground. West Haven beaches and shoreline (West Haven): This stretch of shoreline includes Bradley Point Beach and Sandy Point Beach. Lyman Orchards (Middlefield): A local favorite for enjoying New England activities such as pick your own apples and a fall corn maze. Bishop’s Orchards (Guilford): A nearby orchard that also boasts a farmers market, winery, and bakery. Mount Southington and Ski Sundown (Located in Southington and in New Hartford): These local mountains provide ski enthusiasts with an opportunity to hit the slopes within an hour’s drive. For those looking for a greater challenge, the mountains of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts are a great day trip or weekend getaway.