West River Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West River
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.
Hospital of Saint Raphael
If Hospital of Saint Raphael is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Orchard Medical Center
If Orchard Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Activities
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West River Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
No shops immediately nearby, but close enough. Heat and AC worked perfectly and powerfully. Bathroom nicely and intelligently appointed with a nightlight. Immediate presentation of room is attractive, soothing and up to date with all kinds of subtle lighting. Some scuff marks on furniture near television. ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
New Haven Hotel
The positives: Both Check in and Check out were easy and smooth and the staff was lovely. The hotel is close to the train station and conveniently located. My room was very clean and quiet, which I appreciated. But- and this is a big deal- when I pulled back the cover on the bed, the bottom sheet ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Staff were great. I would definitely use this Hotel again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
My wife had a procedure at Yale New Haven and I only one night. It was very convenient and pleasant. I only used the room. Not the bar or restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Terrible
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West River
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.
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 Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
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 Grove Street Cemetery 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.
