West Rock 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.
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.
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.
Judges Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Judges Cave during your travels 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 Rock
New Haven Hotel
"Convenient clean hotel reasonably priced"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
"I was made to feel like a prisoner I this motel. In the middle of the night, not mentioned in check IN, I was made to feel like a prisoner once scolded to “enter from the back” after discovering the lobby door was locked. The front desk agent pointed towards the back of complex and screamed at me ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"Nice but older with dated rooms and baths. The breakfast in the morning was usually not very warm by 9AM. Hotel is hard to find as it is behind a large gas and diesel station. It is a favorite of truckers as the parking lot is full of large trucks that take up many spaces. We had to park in no parking ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Milford
"Very friendly staff, clean hotel."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
"Staff incredible. Got stuck in elevator. The next day only 1 out of 3 were even functioning. Indoor pool GREEN. Weedy outside. Very soft beds for sleeping. Great breakfast buffet, but pricey. Yummy dinner options! Again, no better staff around, just please, please fix your elevators!!! ."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"It was a lovely hotel stay. They friendly staff made sure that that had everything promised & more."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Rock
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, New Haven City Hall and Shubert Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
