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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in West Rock
New Haven Hotel
Spotless and spacious room. Exceptional front desk staff. Great location a short walk from Yale University. Welcoming lobby with mini-shop for snacks, drinks, necessities. Beer, wine, other beverages in lobby. We loved our stay here!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
They didn't give us the room type we booked on Expedia for our first night. After much back and forth, they made us shift into the right room type on our second day at the property. Guests had to sleep on sofa beds for the first night, hotel blamed this on Expedia not communicating properly with ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Stay here because it’s clean and the price is right for the money you can’t beat it plus you have excellent food at Capones restaurant 100 feet away for your convenience
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Wyndham Southbury
All good.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Staff was friendly and accomodating, hotel and room was clean, loved the blackout curtains.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Hotel is in need of renovation. Very old property. Required a 2 night stay at unreasonable prices because it was a Yale football weekend. Charged $57.50 for parking even though I did not have a car. Ultimately was able to get that reversed after sending emails.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 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.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History 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 Yale Golf Course 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 Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
West Rock Travel Guide
- Quinnipiac University
- Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort
- Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- University of New Haven
- Silver Sands State Park
- Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District
- Shubert Theater
- Wooster Square
- New Haven Green
- University of Bridgeport
- Connecticut Sportsplex
- New Haven City Hall
- Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
- East Haven Town Beach
- Quassy Amusement Park
- SportsCenter of Connecticut
- Peabody Museum of Natural History
- Lighthouse Point Park
