Mill River Travel Guide
New Haven
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Popular places to visit
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.
Thread City Crossing
You can learn about the history of New Haven when you stop by Thread City Crossing. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
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 Mill River
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
Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven
The attendant rolled his eyes when checking us in, mumbled like he had something in his mouth and when asked what he said, rolled his eyes and exhibited juvenile and unprofessional attitude. The room was dated and not very clean. Needed some fresh paint and a new rug. Bed was not comfortable nor ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mill River
Wooster Square
While there might not be top attractions in Wooster Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall.
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.
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.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wooster Square and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
