West River Travel Guide
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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 River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
New Haven Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Yale University Art Gallery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Shubert Theater and Yale University Art Gallery, 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 Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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.
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 New Haven Harbor.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Long Wharf Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
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