Visit Sheldon-Charter Oak
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Sheldon-Charter Oak
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
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
Great place great people redone rooms
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Have no complaints love the stay
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Room is clean staff is friendly. Checkin was easy
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sheldon-Charter Oak
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.
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
South Meadows
Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
