West River Travel Guide
New Haven
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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.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in 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.
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
New Haven Hotel
Highly recommend! Stephanie L was great to assist us with everything we needed - thank you!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Beautiful property. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Regular motel style. Nothing fancy. Room furniture and bedding are new so that's good. No ammenities, as expected, just towles and bar soap. The bathrooms definitely could use some updating and the mattresses are spring with metal frame so pretty stiff. But worth the price for a night or two. Gloria ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Missed the side chair that wasn't in the room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Circle Hotel Fairfield
It looks different on the website than in person. Old pillows too.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater.
