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.
Top hotels in Northeast
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"Staff was attentive and professional. Will go back again"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Capitol Hotel
"Easy access to surrounding areas"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"cf"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"The heater/air conditioner in the room was old and very noisy that kept me awake. Also nobody bothered to make breakfast or any coffee for those who had to leave for an early flight."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
"The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean with everything we needed. The price was a bit high but that could of been because of the time of year and the day of the week."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
"Morning breakfast was limited and the same EVERY day."
Reviewed on 18 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 Cathedral of St. Joseph and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Keney Park and Elizabeth 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.
