Prospect Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Albertus Magnus College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Albertus Magnus College during your travels in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
New Haven Museum
You can study the exhibits at New Haven Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Prospect Hill
New Haven Hotel
Very kind and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
Very modern new clean facilities
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Doors were not soft close which meant the entire night doors are slamming shut. Couple that with the fact you can hear the people above you as well (toilets flushing). The service was incredible and the lobby is beautiful, however I would not go back due to those issues
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Horrible we came early an we even came on time at check in and they didn’t give us the room we selected stating because we went thru 3rd party it was first come first serve.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven
I’ve stayed in some questionable places before, but this was on another level.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prospect Hill
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.
East Rock
Travellers like the monuments in East Rock, and East Rock Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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, Woolsey Hall and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University are top sights worth seeing.
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.
