South West Travel Guide
Hartford
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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 South West
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"All services were excellent. Location very good with easy access to I-84 yet very quiet with tree lined buffer from this major highway and associated traffic."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Capitol Hotel
"Breakfast was great and so is the parking. Building could have done a bit cleaner and upgrade. Bathroom was old and need to upgrade. That was a main disappointment in bathroom. Staff was good and nice."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"just horrible"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"Run👀- never made it to the elevator, it was on the other side of the building. Started itching once in the room. Ended up canceling the rest of my stay. Needs Major simple updates"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
"Parking is excellent when you traveling. Very convenient"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
"I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I especially liked the large spacious room. It was a pleasant surprise."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South West
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
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 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.
