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.
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.
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
Pros: Over three nights, all of the front desk staff was very friendly. The gym was well equipped and not at all crowded. The room was big and the chaise lounger/sofa was an added bonus space. The love music in the lobby during happy hour was a nice vibe (though very loud). Parking on the street ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT
Room was clean and spacious, close to some nice food places
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Great location and very accommodating staff
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
New Haven Hotel
Very clean and wonderful staff
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Staff are friendly, room clean
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Wyndham Southbury
Room & Building were very clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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 Shubert Theater and Long Wharf Theatre, 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 New Haven Harbor.
