East Rock Travel Guide
New Haven
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.
Things to do
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Rock
New Haven Hotel
The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and friendly. We only stayed one night as we were there for a graduation and it was conveniently located to where we had to go. However, if I ever find myself in the area again, I would definitely stay there.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Good
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
No comment
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
An employee was talking loudly with another employee in front of guests, including children, at breakfast and she was dropping f-bombs. Check in employee was very friendly. The floor in our room had not been swept or vacuumed. There was long blond hair and dirt everywhere. As the hotel was fully ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Clean room, great staff, easy parking and decent breakfast. It was all good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven
Great location and cleanliness The staff was very friendly I will definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 15 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 Wooster Square and Peabody Museum of Natural History.
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.
