East 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.
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.
Mechanic Street Dog Park
After visiting Mechanic Street Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its monuments.
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.
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
The location was excellent and all things Yale were in walking distance. However on Friday and Saturday nights there is a very loud nightclub blasting music until 2:00 am.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Great location
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
The room was very very nice. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and all the staff were pleasant, efficient and professional.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
The room was dusty and dirty especially the bathroom, Please be aware of noise at night! There is a nightclub across the street and you won’t be able to sleep at all. The staff are okay. Do not recommend to stay here. Please go to another Hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
I arrived to this hotel with my sister and her two children ages 3 & 4. When first entering the hotel, there is a strong mildew like odor. Its very unpleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Appreciate the services but there was a stench lingering in room
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Rock
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.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
