Behind the Rocks Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit Behind the Rocks
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Behind the Rocks
The Capitol Hotel
"Location was amazing!! On and off the highway easily. Walking distance to local restaurants, peoples arena, and Bushnell park. Felt safe. Breakfast was good and breakfast area was very clean. Our hotel view of the city was beautiful. Our 1 night stay was good with some things to take into consideration: ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"We really liked how the hotel was off the Main Street but still close the highway. Upon check in we felt really rushed. Once we entered the area where our room was all we could smell was marijuana. Once we got into our room we noticed holes in the ceiling, stained carpets, ripped curtains and a stained ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"The receptionist dont pick up calls to listen Telephone Its just for show There was no wifi so I had to purchase 30 usd data to join online meetings The bed was noisy because it was cheap steel I could hear noise from the upper tenants hitting walls and floor"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
"The room stunk of smoke. Bed was comfortable, thankfully we only slept there and left for the airport super early. Shuttle driver was super friendly."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"The front staff was super nice let me stay over the check out time because of delay in my flight. The property can use an upgrade badly. But for 1night stays yes"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"The room reeked like Urine and the floor has puddles of liquid all over. There was trash all over walkway of rooms."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Behind the Rocks
Parkville
When in Parkville, you can plan a visit to Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
