West 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.
Judges Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Judges Cave during your travels in New Haven.
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 West Rock
New Haven Hotel
Awesome
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
The whole experience was nice
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
This motel was much nicer than I expected. It was clean. Although where you check in isn't pretty, the room definitely surprised me.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Missed the side chair that wasn't in the room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
It was advertised as waterfront view. I could see the water but the interstate 95 was in the way. Also the entire area smelled like Marajuana. There were two dispensaries right next door to the hotel. Also the area seemed a little sketchy. Many people hanging out in the lobby and surrounding areas. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven
It was good for a night or 2 long definitely get a step up
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Rock
West New Haven
While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Yale Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Woolsey Hall 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 Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Woolsey Hall.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
