Asylum Hill Travel Guide
Hartford
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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.
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.
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 State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
Top hotels in Asylum Hill
The Capitol Hotel
Great location and a very clean and comfortable room. The staff was very helpful and went out of their way to help me.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The place was great. enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Staff was courteous. Room is comfortable with kitchenet, big refrigerator and all necessary for extended stay.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Ezy to airport.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Have no complaints love the stay
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Asylum Hill
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of St. Joseph and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
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.
Clay-Arsenal
Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Constitution Plaza while you're exploring the area.
