Hartford, Connecticut, Attractions
Hartford, Connecticut, attractions and sightseeing--the Mark Twain House, museums, historic sites, amusement parks, more.
New for 2008 at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce 2008. Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2008, you'll find the Zoomers Gas 'n Go mini corvette ride, the new Rainbow Riders Kiddieland ride and more.
Lake Compounce 2008. Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2008, you'll find the Zoomers Gas 'n Go mini corvette ride, the new Rainbow Riders Kiddieland ride and more.
Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground: A Photo Gallery
Hartford Ancient Burying Ground photo gallery. The Ancient Burying Ground is the final resting place for many of Hartford's founders and early settlers, and it contains fascinating gravestones that date from 1640 through the early 1800s.
Hartford Ancient Burying Ground photo gallery. The Ancient Burying Ground is the final resting place for many of Hartford's founders and early settlers, and it contains fascinating gravestones that date from 1640 through the early 1800s.
Topping Off the Science Center
The Connecticut Science Center will open in Hartford, Connecticut, in fall of 2008. These photos show the Topping Off Ceremony on August 14, 2007, marking the completion of the science museum's steel skeleton. Designed by prominent architect Cesar Pelli, the Connecticut Science Center is a symbol of the city of Hartford's efforts to reinvent itself, to attract tourists and to educate a future generation that will keep Connecticut competitive.
The Connecticut Science Center will open in Hartford, Connecticut, in fall of 2008. These photos show the Topping Off Ceremony on August 14, 2007, marking the completion of the science museum's steel skeleton. Designed by prominent architect Cesar Pelli, the Connecticut Science Center is a symbol of the city of Hartford's efforts to reinvent itself, to attract tourists and to educate a future generation that will keep Connecticut competitive.
New for 2007 at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce 2007. Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2007, you'll find
Lake Compounce 2007. Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2007, you'll find
Jonathan's Dream: A Playground for All Kids
Jonathan's Dream provides Hartford-area children of all abilities with a fun, free place to play. The 25,000-square-foot playground, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, at the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, remains as vibrant as it was when it debuted as a model play place for children with and without disabilities. Jonathan's Dream has inspired more than 80 Boundless Playgrounds in 21 states.
Jonathan's Dream provides Hartford-area children of all abilities with a fun, free place to play. The 25,000-square-foot playground, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, at the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, remains as vibrant as it was when it debuted as a model play place for children with and without disabilities. Jonathan's Dream has inspired more than 80 Boundless Playgrounds in 21 states.
The First Company Governor's Horse Guards
Connecticut's First Company Governor's Horse Guard is the longest continuously serving U.S. cavalry unit. If you're in search of a fun, free family activity, head to the First Company Governor's Horse Guard headquarters in Avon, Connecticut, each Thursday evening to watch these mounted troops, part of the state militia, practice drills and carry on a proud tradition that dates to 1788.
Connecticut's First Company Governor's Horse Guard is the longest continuously serving U.S. cavalry unit. If you're in search of a fun, free family activity, head to the First Company Governor's Horse Guard headquarters in Avon, Connecticut, each Thursday evening to watch these mounted troops, part of the state militia, practice drills and carry on a proud tradition that dates to 1788.
New for 2006 at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce 2006: Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2006, you'll find the Thunder N Lightning thrill ride, a boardwalk at the water park, and more games and entertainment to enjoy at Lake Compounce.
Lake Compounce 2006: Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2006, you'll find the Thunder N Lightning thrill ride, a boardwalk at the water park, and more games and entertainment to enjoy at Lake Compounce.
West Hartford's Westmoor Park
Westmoor Park Photo Gallery: Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a fun, free place to take the kids. The 162-acre park is home to a demonstration farm, where kids can see barnyard animals including ducks, chickens, horses, llamas, cows, bunnies and more.
Westmoor Park Photo Gallery: Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a fun, free place to take the kids. The 162-acre park is home to a demonstration farm, where kids can see barnyard animals including ducks, chickens, horses, llamas, cows, bunnies and more.
Connecticut Childrens Museum - Imagine Nation Museum for Children and Families - Bristol CT
Imagine Nation Connecticut Children's Museum: The Imagine Nation Museum for Children and Families in Bristol, Connecticut, is a great place for kids to enjoy hands-on fun and educational play experiences.
Imagine Nation Connecticut Children's Museum: The Imagine Nation Museum for Children and Families in Bristol, Connecticut, is a great place for kids to enjoy hands-on fun and educational play experiences.
Castle Makes a Comeback
One of Connecticut's most popular and intriguing attractions reopens in 2002. Gillette Castle in East Haddam, about 45 minutes from Hartford, has been closed since 1998, but it will once again enchant visitors after an $11.5 million restoration project.
One of Connecticut's most popular and intriguing attractions reopens in 2002. Gillette Castle in East Haddam, about 45 minutes from Hartford, has been closed since 1998, but it will once again enchant visitors after an $11.5 million restoration project.
Go-Round Hartford
From your About Guide, between 1890 and 1930, 6,000 carousels were made in the U.S. Hartford is fortunate to claim one of the only 200 or so that remain today. Find out how to ride the Bushnell Park Carousel, and come along on a photo tour, too.
From your About Guide, between 1890 and 1930, 6,000 carousels were made in the U.S. Hartford is fortunate to claim one of the only 200 or so that remain today. Find out how to ride the Bushnell Park Carousel, and come along on a photo tour, too.
Husky Heritage
From your About Guide, the great games, the legendary athletes and the spirit of competition that have raised UConn athletics to a revered position in the state in the past century are now preserved for all to see at the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.
From your About Guide, the great games, the legendary athletes and the spirit of competition that have raised UConn athletics to a revered position in the state in the past century are now preserved for all to see at the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.
Iwo Jima Memorial
From your About Guide, did you know that Hartford County is home to the National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument? It's located on the New Britain - Newington town line. Come along on a virtual tour, or make plans to visit yourself.
From your About Guide, did you know that Hartford County is home to the National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument? It's located on the New Britain - Newington town line. Come along on a virtual tour, or make plans to visit yourself.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tours – Hartford Connecticut Landma
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, a Hartford, Connecticut, landmark, is open to the public for free tours on Thursdays from May through October.
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, a Hartford, Connecticut, landmark, is open to the public for free tours on Thursdays from May through October.
A Museum for Munchkins
The Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester is designed to appeal to the youngest of tots, as well as to the child in everyone. With an art gallery, interactive exhibits and a menagerie of rehabilitated animals, it’s a place for discovery and fun.
The Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester is designed to appeal to the youngest of tots, as well as to the child in everyone. With an art gallery, interactive exhibits and a menagerie of rehabilitated animals, it’s a place for discovery and fun.
New for 2003 at Lake Compounce
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol in the southwest corner of Hartford County, Connecticut, and for the 2003 season, visitors will find three new enticements to visit the park--Clipper Cove, Whac-A-Mole and Fried Oreos.
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol in the southwest corner of Hartford County, Connecticut, and for the 2003 season, visitors will find three new enticements to visit the park--Clipper Cove, Whac-A-Mole and Fried Oreos.
Visit a Sugar House
From your About Guide, when Sugar Maple trees sprout buckets here in central Connecticut, it can only mean one thing--it's maple sugaring season. I'll take you on a sugar house virtual tour and tell you how to visit Lamothe's Sugar House in Burlington yourself.
From your About Guide, when Sugar Maple trees sprout buckets here in central Connecticut, it can only mean one thing--it's maple sugaring season. I'll take you on a sugar house virtual tour and tell you how to visit Lamothe's Sugar House in Burlington yourself.
Visit Katharine Hepburn's Grave Site
It's not exactly an attraction, but if you are a Katharine Hepburn fan and you happen to be in Hartford, you may want to pay your respects to the late star of more than 75 films by visiting her grave site.
It's not exactly an attraction, but if you are a Katharine Hepburn fan and you happen to be in Hartford, you may want to pay your respects to the late star of more than 75 films by visiting her grave site.
A Walk in the Park
Explore the outdoors at one of Hartford County's five Connecticut State Parks.
Explore the outdoors at one of Hartford County's five Connecticut State Parks.
Walk with the Dinosaurs - Dinosaur State Park
From your About Guide, visit Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill for a glimpse of "Jurassic Connecticut."
From your About Guide, visit Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill for a glimpse of "Jurassic Connecticut."
Top 5 Fun Things To Do On a Rainy Day
Especially if you have kids, you know the kind of terror rainy days can strike in a parent’s heart. So pack up the kids and head out. Yes, head out! There are many fun things to do in Greater Hartford on a rainy day. Here are some of the best.
Especially if you have kids, you know the kind of terror rainy days can strike in a parent’s heart. So pack up the kids and head out. Yes, head out! There are many fun things to do in Greater Hartford on a rainy day. Here are some of the best.
Bushnell Park
America's first public park is the centerpiece of downtown Hartford and home to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and an antique 1914 carousel.
America's first public park is the centerpiece of downtown Hartford and home to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and an antique 1914 carousel.
Connecticut River Museum
Located in Essex, this museum features maritime history exhibits including a full-scale working reproduction of the first submarine, invented in Connecticut in 1776.
Located in Essex, this museum features maritime history exhibits including a full-scale working reproduction of the first submarine, invented in Connecticut in 1776.
Connecticut Trolley Museum
Ride a historic trolley and learn about the Trolley Era at this East Windsor museum dedicated to the preservation of streetcars.
Ride a historic trolley and learn about the Trolley Era at this East Windsor museum dedicated to the preservation of streetcars.
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
Located at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, this museum is home to the only free public artificial reality exhibit in the U.S., plus science and other exhibits.
Located at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, this museum is home to the only free public artificial reality exhibit in the U.S., plus science and other exhibits.
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Visit the final home of Uncle Tom's Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Stowe-Day Library in Hartford, adjacent to The Mark Twain House.
Visit the final home of Uncle Tom's Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Stowe-Day Library in Hartford, adjacent to The Mark Twain House.
The Mark Twain House
The tour of Mark Twain's Hartford, Connecticut, home is delightful and provides a unique look into the life and humor of this American icon.
The tour of Mark Twain's Hartford, Connecticut, home is delightful and provides a unique look into the life and humor of this American icon.
Museum of American Political Life
Located at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, this museum houses 60,000 artifacts from political campaigns.
Located at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, this museum houses 60,000 artifacts from political campaigns.
New Britain Museum of American Art
Explore the evolution of American art from the colonial days to the present at this New Britain, Connecticut, museum.
Explore the evolution of American art from the colonial days to the present at this New Britain, Connecticut, museum.
New England Air Museum
Aircraft and engine displays and many other fascinating exhibits such as Early French Aviation and History of Air Mail are featured at this Windsor Locks museum.
Aircraft and engine displays and many other fascinating exhibits such as Early French Aviation and History of Air Mail are featured at this Windsor Locks museum.
Science Center of Connecticut
Kids will love this hands-on science center and planetarium in West Hartford, Connecticut, which makes learning about our world entertaining and fun.
Kids will love this hands-on science center and planetarium in West Hartford, Connecticut, which makes learning about our world entertaining and fun.
Wadsworth Atheneum
Hartford is home to America's oldest continually operating public art museum.
Hartford is home to America's oldest continually operating public art museum.