West River Travel Guide
New Haven
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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.
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.
New Haven City Hall
New Haven City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Haven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University
After visiting Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Woolsey Hall
Get tickets for a show at Woolsey Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
The staff were very friendly. The room was clean. It’s pet friendly which is a plus for us.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
New Haven Hotel
The staff is always very pleasant and the rooms are quite nice!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Clean room, staff
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
Good parking
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Wyndham Southbury
Dog friendly
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Amazing staff! Darius’s at the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West River
Dwight
When in Dwight, you can plan a visit to Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Hill
When in The Hill, you can plan a visit to Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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.
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.
City Point
While City Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theater.
West River Travel Guide
- Yale University
- Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort
- Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- Choate Rosemary Hall
- Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District
- Beardsley Zoo
- Shubert Theater
- Walnut Beach
- Jennings Beach
- Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
- Connecticut Sportsplex
- New Haven City Hall
