East Rock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Mechanic Street Dog Park
After visiting Mechanic Street Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its monuments.
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.
Activities
New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best East Rock Hotel Deals
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 East Rock
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.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Mill River
If you're spending some time in Mill River, Wooster Square and Thread City Crossing are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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