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.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
Hotel is in a great location, perfect for walking around the area. Nearby parking is very convenient, but tight. Staff was friendlt, everything was clean, room was large and quality was fantastic. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
After I stay here, I will never stay at a Hyatt again. Overnight manager was completely rude and disrespectful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Did valet parking which excellent
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The main issue at this property all though this person is excellent at checking you. But there customer I have only seen employees act like this in this area of Connecticut. No respect no manners go back and forth with you. Like your money as no value. That shirt indian guy works at the Red Carpet ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Excellent stay. The food was good, the grounds were clean, and computers were available and working. The breakfast staff was attentive.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton
Clean room & quite for my stay and slept well
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
