Things to do in Hartford
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Top places to visit
1. Mark Twain House & Museum
2. Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
3. Elizabeth Park
4. Bushnell Park
5. Connecticut Science Center
What to do in Hartford
Popular places to visit
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices.
XL Center
Catch an event at XL Center during your trip to Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Connecticut Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Connecticut Convention Center during your trip to Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Xfinity Theatre
Enjoy a show at Xfinity Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Areas of Hartford
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
