West Rock Travel Guide
New Haven
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.
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.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in West Rock
New Haven Hotel
Reds to offer breakfast again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Really beautiful, quiet hotel (We traveled over Yale’s winter break - 2 adults, 1 child). Staff was wonderful. We had a few issues in our room that we let the staff know about. Loved that the parking garage was secure and underground at a great price for guests with in and out access. The rooftop ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Y
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The elevator i still not working
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Rock
West New Haven
While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and West Rock Ridge State Park.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Woolsey Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Woolsey Hall.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
