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
"The complimentary coffee was much appreciated. The staff were so great and helpful, and genuinely want your stay to be as perfect as possible. One thing that was repeatedly bothersome, even at 7:00 a.m., was the overly loud music in the back of the lobby area, and it was not calming music, it was ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
"Great!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
"For a two star motel, it’s not too bad. The rooms are clean and the rooms have a refrigerator and microwave. There is no continental breakfast but they do have fresh coffee in the lobby and laundry services"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
"The hotel staff was excellent and very reasonable and the property is essentially located"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
"This was a much better than average stay in all respects. Far better than expected for the price. Not luxurious, by any standard, but quite nice. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was great with tons of room. A microwave would have been nice, but staff was accommodating to that need. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
"Everything was great besides not having Update body wash / shampoo conditioner tubes for guest , especially big suit rooms you can fit 4 to 5 people and it was just only but a little bars of soap and add more towels and wash cloths tissue in bigger rooms. Everything else was perfect. It was nice ..."
Reviewed on 24 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, Peabody Museum of Natural History and Wooster Square 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.
