Hartford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Hartford
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South Meadows
Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
The Capitol Hotel
"Easy access to surrounding areas"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
"Kind of dirty, floors were dirty in common area/foyer, stuff stuck to the walls, hair in the shower when we got there. Pool closed, end of May. Staff was upset when we asked for more towels on our third day. Ok place for a quick stop, but I wouldn't stay for more than one night, probably wouldn't ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"I reserved the room through Expedia ten minutes before my arrival, but it took nearly an hour for hotel staff to receive the reservation. In the interval, the room I requested was given to a walk-in customer. The staff blamed Expedia's reservation system, but I knew the reservation had been sent ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Landing in Downtown Hartford Near Dunkin' Park
"It says parking is included but I had to pay for parking every day. Front desk couldn’t fix it, the people she called didn’t fix it. Missed a work meeting because of the whole ordeal. Just the night is $24."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
"The most peaceful mothers day weekend ever"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale
"The kitchen cabinet over the fridge was broken, there was no dish towel....however besides that the apt. was great. It was clean and quiet. We were not there for fun, we were there for a funeral."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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 trip to Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Bushnell Park
After visiting Bushnell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 holiday in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
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- Mark Twain House & Museum
- University of Hartford
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- Bushnell Park
- Elizabeth Park
- Connecticut Science Center
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Hartford City Hall
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
- Riverside Park
- Keney Park
- Constitution Plaza
- Cathedral of St. Joseph
- Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
- Butler McCook House and Garden
- Colt Park
- Museum of Connecticut History
- Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Charter Oak Tree Memorial
- Connecticut State Library
