Hartford, CT
Travel Guide
Visit Hartford
Where to stay in Hartford
Downtown Hartford
Downtown Hartford boasts a bustling business district, housing major corporations and Connecticut's state government. Explore historic sites like the Wadsworth Atheneum, Bushnell Park, and the Old State House, while enjoying convenient access to Connecticut Transit Hartford and Union Station.
North Meadows
Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theaters. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Frog Hollow
While Frog Hollow might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Mark Twain House & Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Mark Twain House & Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Get tickets for a show at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Bushnell Park
After visiting Bushnell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Connecticut Science Center
You can browse the exhibits at Connecticut Science Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Other places like Hartford
- XL Center
- Connecticut Convention Center
- Xfinity Theatre
- Mark Twain House & Museum
- Bushnell Park
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- University of Hartford
- Trinity College
- Elizabeth Park
- Hartford Hospital
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- Connecticut Science Center
- Webster Theater
- Connecticut State Capital
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
- Connecticut Office of Culture and Tourism
- Travelers Tower
- Riverside Park
- Hartford City Hall
- Hartford Downtown Farmers Market
- Hartford Stage
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
- Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
- Colt Park
- Cathedral of St. Joseph
- Constitution Plaza
- Hartford State Armory
- Museum of Connecticut History
- Hartford Symphony Orchestra
- Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Old State House