Yale, a member of the Ivy League, is one of the oldest universities in the country and one of the most distinguished in the world. Its beautiful campus is home to a wealth of stunning architectural achievements as well as multiple museums, exhibition spaces and theatres. Visitors might browse the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library or take in a performance of the Yale Glee Club.

Address: Mead Visitor Center, 149 Elm Street, across from the New Haven Green

E-mail: opa@yale.edu

Website: www.yale.edu

Telephone: (203) 432 1345

Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Guided Tours: Monday to Friday 10.30am and 2pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. (Closed 22 December to 1 January)

Admission: Free