Downtown Hartford Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
![The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6777/fb111a40_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![The Goodwin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10232/d1c8055c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15682300/15682208/30ed0547_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1700/1637/a903c26e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Marriott Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1270000/1260900/1260819/12d584d3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2024
![Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/482400/482380/ba8edd64_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford
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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.
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Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Colt Park.
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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.
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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.
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Frog Hollow
While visiting Frog Hollow, you might make a stop by sights like Pope Park and Connecticut State Library.
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Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Cathedral of St. Joseph are two attractions nearby that you can check out.