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 East Rock
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
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
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
Wyndham Southbury
Needs updating but best place to stay in the area.
Reviewed on 23 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
Hamden Hotel and Suites – Hamden New Haven
Very nice room - Though TV not working, but we did not miss it and Front Counter Manager had advised if that was case she would come right over to fix problem Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 Wooster Square and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
East Rock Travel Guide
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- Quinnipiac University
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- 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
