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.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
South Green
Though South Green might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum 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.
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 Cathedral of St. Joseph.
The Capitol Hotel
It is such a fantastic view from my room, super clean, great amenities, comfy bed. The only mild criticism is they are out of regular coffee. Many people are coffee addicts and rely on regular coffee to wake up! Luckily I travel with some instant, so I poured a little into the delicious decaf Starbucks ...
Reviewed on 13 November 2025
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 12 November 2025
The Goodwin Hotel
The bartenders are the best
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Lux Boutique Large Private LOFT Pratt St Hartford
Very clean and spacious! Loved all the amenities. Room itself was a bit echoey, but nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 3 November 2025
Totally Private Cozy studio in awesome Hartford with WiFi, AC
Great location, very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 9 September 2025
Cozy apartment in charming Hartford with AC, WiFi
Very nice for one night
Reviewed on 11 November 2025
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 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Bushnell Park
After visiting Bushnell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Other places like Hartford
- Connecticut Convention Center
- PeoplesBank Arena
- Mark Twain House & Museum
- Trinity College
- Xfinity Theatre
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Bushnell Park
- University of Hartford
- Hartford Hospital
- Connecticut Science Center
- Elizabeth Park
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- Webster Theater
- Connecticut State Capital
- Hartford City Hall
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
- Riverside Park
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
- Hartford Downtown Farmers Market
- Travelers Tower
- Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
- Constitution Plaza
- Hartford Stage
- Charter Oak Cultural Center
- Cathedral of St. Joseph
- Keney Park
- Hartford Symphony Orchestra
- Connecticut State Library
- Butler McCook House and Garden
- Colt Park
