West Rock
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.
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.
Judges Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Judges Cave during your travels in New Haven.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
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
New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Top hotels in West Rock
New Haven Hotel
Great service
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
great bib room comfortable nice large shower good breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Really beautiful, quiet hotel (We traveled over Yale’s winter break - 2 adults, 1 child). Staff was wonderful. We had a few issues in our room that we let the staff know about. Loved that the parking garage was secure and underground at a great price for guests with in and out access. The rooftop ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Y
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
The elevator i still not working
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Rock
West New Haven
While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and West Rock Ridge State Park.
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.
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Woolsey Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Woolsey Hall.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
