West River
New Haven
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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.
Grave of Sarah Winchester
Enjoy a stop at Grave of Sarah Winchester, a landmark worth seeing in New Haven.
Top hotels in West River
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
New Haven Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Staff are amazing
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
The hotel didn't have enough parking for guests. The area around the hotel was not ideal especially considering the price of the stay. Outside of the hotel was under construction making it challenging to identify the hotel entrance. Do be aware that breakfast is available, but pricey. Once in the ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
Pool was DISGUSTING and could not swim in it. Brown slime all over the filters and floors, human hair floating all over the pool. Green stuff staining the walls of the pool. And there was no hot tub and falsely advertised. The room was OK except the bathroom; there was black stains on the door and ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
For a non-smoking motel…it smelled so bad. The smell of weed and cigarettes was horrible. Our room wasn’t ready at 3:00 check in. Only 1 towel in the bathroom. No facecloth, no hand towel. 1 bath towel! No tissues, 3 sheets of toilet paper left on roll! Seriously, they couldn’t put on a fresh roll ...
Reviewed on 16 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 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 Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Downtown New Haven
If you're spending some time in Downtown New Haven, Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and Grove Street Cemetery 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.
