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Hamden is a city in Connecticut.

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• Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave, + 203 582 8200, [1]. Located right across from the picturesque Sleeping Giant, Quinnipiac University is a private university that offers 52 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate majors as well as the JD program. With it's modern brick style buildings and scenic grounds, Quinnipiac provides it's students with the feel of a small, New England town.

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• Sleeping Giant State Park, [2] A great place for people of all ages to hike, take a walk or plan a picnic. The mountain is actually in the shape of a sleeping giant. There is also an authentic stone castle at the top of the mountain and trails that range in all levels of difficulty. Whether you are mountain climbing or taking a leisurely hike, Sleeping Giant offers a view like no other!

• The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop, 915 Whitney Ave, + 203 777 1833, [3]. Home of the Cotton Gin, The Eli Whitney Museum provides historical information on Eli Whitney and his invention. A great field trip for students and the family, the museum provides experimental learning for everyone.

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• Copa Cafe, 3500 Whitney Av., Phone: 203-281-0505. Spanish/Portuguese in the American style.

• Glenwood Drive-In, 2538 Whitney Ave, + 203 281 0604, [4]. If you miss the fifties and have a craving for hot dogs then Glenwood is the place for you! Having been Voted #1 hot dogs in Connecticut Magazine and being around since 1955, Glenwood Drive-In isn’t going anywhere! Providing a blast from the past, every Wednesday Glenwood holds antique car shows in their parking lot for all those who wish to enjoy the classic menu and atmosphere of this Hamden institution.

• Wentworth's Ice Cream, 3697 Whitney Ave, + 203 281 7429, [5]. If you're in the mood for real homemade ice cream then Wentworth's is the place to visit. Located in a house about a century old and designed like an old-fashion ice cream parlor, Wentworth's provides parlor chairs around tiny tables. On those warm summer days you'll find people enjoying their ice cream in the charming white gazebo and benches located on the grounds.

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• Side Street Grille, 15 Dickerman Street, + 203 407 1539, [6]. Restaurant and Bar, Side Street is located literally on a side street right off of Whitney Ave. Great food, drinks and comedy nights, Side Street attracts more of a younger crowd due to the presence of Quinnipiac University right down the street. Though it can be pricey, they offer a wide variety of beverages and dishes that sound too appealing to pass up.

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• Clarion Hotel & Suites, 2260 Whitney Ave., Phone: (203) 288-3831, [7]. This hotel is minutes from Quinnipiac University, Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University. Weekday transportation to Yale University is available.

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