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.
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.
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
"Thin walls with horrible noise blocking. Otherwise is ok."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"My recent stay at the Omni New Haven was truly excellent. The hotel reception staff were super helpful and amazing at both check in and checkout, the room was super clean and well appointed and breakfast was delicious. The Omni will be my hotel choice whenever traveling to New Haven."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Nice room . Friendly people . Beautiful walking park behind hotel . Dog friendly !"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"Honestly the breakfast was way more than an average hotel, sounds silly but they had your standard stuff plus an entire assortment of donuts and pastries which I was not expecting, pool area was nice as well."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"Not a bad place. We had a pull out and they didn’t have extra pillows which is somewhat weird. Breakfast had good options"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
"Yes"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Rock
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 New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woolsey Hall and Shubert Theater.
