Mill River Travel Guide
New Haven
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Thread City Crossing
You can learn about the history of New Haven when you stop by Thread City Crossing. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
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.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mill River
New Haven Hotel
"Front desk staff made my check in quick and easy, answered my questions re: parking w/o issue. Since we arrived after 8pm, I really appreciated the security of the parking garage across the street (gated w/ key card access) and the ease of getting to the hotel from the sky bridge. The room was clean ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"The bathroom was too small. The coffee maker didn’t work well."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"The staff was wonderful, but the parking area could use more lighting at night"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"Nothing out of the ordinary for the price the other only thing is the room I stayed in once u took a shower everything leaked out and it can be a hazard to trip although I called front desk it seemed like nobody helped out but it’s alright ."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"Rooms were not cleaned at all. Floors were filthy and sticky. The pull out couch mattress had very questionable stains all over it. The bed had hair and stains under the covers. The restroom floor was dirty and had hair. The only good thing was they changed out our towels daily. Breakfast was decent. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
"The rooms were nice and big. Kind of weird layout. But my family and I did sleep well in the beds and comfortable pillows. My room had a mini fridge and a small kitchen sink. No microwave. Shower had nice hot water and great water pressure. No carpets in the rooms so it got noisy with people walking ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mill River
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.
Upper State Street Historic District
While Upper State Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Wooster Square and New Haven City Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Fair Haven
Though Fair Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Rock Park and Wooster Square.
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.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
