Northeast Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Northeast
The Capitol Hotel
Great location for arriving by train and seeing the Capitol
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
The room disgusting cracked mirror ,television don’t work nor phone I was told that is all they had available the room was filthy I complained to the front desk I had 84 year mother sat up all night scared go to sleep what shame and disgrace whom ever was above our room made loud banging noise
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
Great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
Property was clean but no amenities at all. Bathroom not really clean.”, found long hairs all around that were not mine Service was okay but a little snarky Only 2 towels and 2 facecloths for 2 people for 2 days, no extra supplies No glasses or any flatware. No ice bucket or ice trays in the ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Absolute worst hotel bed I have ever slept in
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast
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.
North Meadows
Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Elizabeth Park and Keney Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
