West River Travel Guide
New Haven
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in New Haven.
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.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
The hotel is located in a great area to walk to restaurants and local businesses. Everything was clean and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
New Haven Hotel
We weren’t happy that parking was $24 a day and that the only part of the breakfast that was free was the coffee. Otherwise, everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Hotel was very nice staff was excellent especially checking in very helpful friendly
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Nice
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
Ok, seemed to be a homeless population that does the extended stay.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
The facility needs to be properly clean and the bathtub water was stopped up. The facility is old I believe some updating needs to happen.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater.
