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How to See Hartford’s Highlights
From your Hartford, CT Guide
Connecticut's capital city offers visitors and residents a fine array of historic sites, museums, and cultural attractions to explore year-round. Here are a few spots you
won't want to miss:
Difficulty Level:
Average
Time Required:
2 3 days
Here's How:
- Explore the Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St., one of the
country's oldest art museums and home to more than 45,000 works of art.
- Visit the changing exhibits at the Old State House, 800 Main St., the oldest state house in the U.S. and site of the signing of the
country's first written constitution.
- Spend time in Bushnell Park, America's oldest public park. See the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, ride the antique carousel in season, and visit the Pumphouse Gallery.
- Visit Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground at Gold and Main Streets,
which is the final resting place of early settlers and Revolutionary War soldiers.
- Honor Hartford's men in uniform with a visit to the Hartford Police Museum, 101 Pearl St.
- Learn about Connecticut history at the Connecticut Historical Society museum, 1 Elizabeth St.
- Tour Mark Twain's House, 351 Farmington Ave., and savor the humor and achievements of this American literary icon.
- Tour the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Farmington Ave. and Forest St., home of the
"Uncle Tom’s Cabin" author from 1871-1896.
- Breathe in the sweet scents at Elizabeth Park on Prospect Ave.,
America's oldest municipal rose garden.
- Take a peek at presidential political campaigns from the past at the Museum of American Political Life at the University of Hartford.
Tips:
- You may also want to catch a show or event at one of Hartford's premier venues: The Bushnell, the Hartford Civic Center, Hartford Stage, or the Meadows Music Theater.
- In the summer and fall, a Connecticut River Cruise is a relaxing, enjoyable way to see Hartford. Call Mark Twain Cruises toll free at 877 MKTWAIN (877 658-9246) for details.
- For free travel information, call the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau toll free at 800 446-7811.
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