West New Haven Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Yale Bowl
Catch an event at Yale Bowl during your trip to 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 West New Haven
The Best Way Inn
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
New Haven Hotel
comfortable beds, clean rooms and general areas, helpful staff, very close to Yale University
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
The breakfast is excellent. A lot of choices. The room is spacious and clean. The staff are nice.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
It was a beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Didn't use the laundry and took an Uber.
Reviewed on 9 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
Other neighbourhoods around West New Haven
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West River
When in West River, you can plan a visit to Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
