Wooster Square Travel Guide
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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.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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 Wooster Square
New Haven Hotel
Excellent room and courteous welcome.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Room matched pictures. Front desk people were excey
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Staff was very friendly and it was a great place to pull off during a storm.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Nice Room - Overlooks Yale’s campus.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Great service and customer service. Very clean which is a plus. Will definitely be coming back.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University 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.
