Hartford, CT

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Hartford which includes a city and cbd

Where to stay in Hartford

Connecticut Science Center featuring a garden

Downtown Hartford

4/5(448 area reviews)

Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or XL Center while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Hartford
Riverside Park which includes a garden

North Meadows

2.5/5(76 area reviews)

Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theaters. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Riverside Park while you're exploring the area.

North Meadows
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Barry Square

If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Cinestudio are top sights worth seeing.

Barry Square
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Northeast

If you're spending some time in Northeast, Circus Fire Memorial and Keney Park are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast
Mark Twain House which includes signage

Asylum Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain House & Museum or Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.

Asylum Hill
Underneath that blue dome lies the east armory of a factory once owned by a man who changed American history, the innovator of the revolver, Samuel Colt. Sprawling around the crumbling red brickwork of the old Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, once the largest private armory in the world, are the remnants of Coltsville, the utopian village he built for his workers. A model of 19th century industrial paternalism, Coltsville included a church, a social hall for dances and lectures, workers’ housing, a giant landscaped park home to deer and peacocks, sculpted botanical gardens, and thousands of feet of greenhouses filled with tropical fruit and flowers. Samuel Colt felt such responsibility for the welfare of his workers outside the factory that he went so far as to build Potsdam Village, to replicate the feel of the German village from which he imported his skilled craftsmen to work in his willow ware factory. The National Park Service began having on-site presence in 2015, with workshops and tours, including up into the Blue Onion Dome which affords magnificent views of downtown Hartford, the Connecticut River and Colt Park, formerly the back yard of Armsmear, Samuel & Elizabeth Colt’s mansion. By 2016, an NPS ranger had taken up residence in the South Armory and was giving walking tours of Coltsville. The old South, East and North armories are under renovation and the two 1855 brownstone buildings, the oldest structures on site, will become the National Park Service Visitor Center. The armories themselves have been or are being renovated into apartments, offices and education facilities.

Sheldon-Charter Oak

While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Colt Park.

Sheldon-Charter Oak
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
2.5 out of 5
185 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED100 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED100
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions XL Center ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good. However, at the pool, it was posted that there cannot be drinks, food, and smoking. When my family went to swim on Sunday evening, there was a large crowd of people at the pool and they were playing loud music, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2024

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
The Goodwin Hotel
The Goodwin Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1 Haynes St, Hartford, CT
The price is AED207 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
AED207
per night
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Stay at this hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, staff very nice, one elevator took forever to come, because they were busy."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2024

The Goodwin Hotel
The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
The price is AED143 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
AED143
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (770 reviews)
"Tgu"

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2024

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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New Haven Village Suites
New Haven Village Suites
3 out of 5
3 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in New Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,830 reviews)
"Comfortable beds and clean for the most part. Rooms are good size. More like a studio apartment. Will stay again sometime 👍 👍 ✌️."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2024

New Haven Village Suites
Lakefront Cottage w/ Covered Porch & Dock!
Lakefront Cottage w/ Covered Porch & Dock!
3 out of 5
Coventry
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Coventry. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nathan Hale Homestead and J. M. Sarnik ...
Lakefront Cottage w/ Covered Porch & Dock!
Family-Friendly Lakeside Cottage with Spectacular Sunset Views Pet-Friendly!
Family-Friendly Lakeside Cottage with Spectacular Sunset Views Pet-Friendly!
East Hampton
Stay at this cottage in East Hampton. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Day Pond State Park and Comstock Bridge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Lovely Cottage!
"We were there for a family event in Glastonbury for just a couple of days, and so we didn't go to the lake. However, the cottage was perfect for our needs -- quiet, allowed for contemplation, and privacy that we needed. We hope to perhaps and experience the beautiful lake."

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2024

Family-Friendly Lakeside Cottage with Spectacular Sunset Views Pet-Friendly!
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Popular places to visit

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Bushnell Park

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bushnell Park, a lovely green space in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Bushnell Park
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Mark Twain House & Museum

4.5/5(143 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hartford when you stop by Mark Twain House & Museum. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Mark Twain House & Museum
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Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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 Center for the Performing Arts
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Connecticut Science Center

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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 Science Center
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Connecticut State Capital

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Connecticut State Capital
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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.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

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