Wooster Square Travel Guide
New Haven
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Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the campus of Southern Connecticut State University during your trip to West New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to New Haven. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Wooster Square
New Haven Hotel
"convenient Parking, very comfortable beds, clean bathrooms. Updated rugs"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Frequent traveler here. This is not a 4-star hotel. During my stay, housekeeping took my newly purchased mascara ($40+) and one of my organic face towels. I spoke with several people, but no one followed up and no compensation was offered. Disappointing experience."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Things were basic overall, but the rooms seem in the midst of a refresh. Hope the bathrooms are next."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"the room was disgusting, the furniture looked like it came from a yard sale or thrift store (chipped and dirty), the bathroom looked like it was shabbily fixed with really bad caulk and paint and the bath tub drain was covered in rust. I am usually fine to deal with most things, BUT this place should ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
"Clean room! Friendly Staff. Good breakfast. Fresh coffee! We would stay here again most happily!!!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"Beautiful room"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wooster Square
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Rock Park and Wooster Square.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
