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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Other places like Hartford
- Xfinity Theatre
- XL Center
- Connecticut Convention Center
- Mark Twain House & Museum
- University of Hartford
- Bushnell Park
- Trinity College
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- Elizabeth Park
- Connecticut Science Center
- Hartford Hospital
- Connecticut State Capital
- Webster Theater
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
- Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
- Travelers Tower
- Hartford City Hall
- Riverside Park
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
- Hartford Downtown Farmers Market
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
- Colt Park
- Hartford Stage
- Keney Park
- Cathedral of St. Joseph
- Hartford State Armory
- Museum of Connecticut History
- Constitution Plaza
- Connecticut State Library
- Connecticut Office of Culture and Tourism
- Cedar Hill Cemetery