Hartford Visitor's Guide

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide to Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut, may not rate high on your radar when you're selecting a travel destination, but it should! Here's your complete guide to planning your trip to Hartford, from getting to Connecticut's capital city to finding accommodations to building an itinerary of things to do and attractions to see.

1. Getting to Hartford
2. Getting Around in Greater Hartford
3. Greater Hartford Lodging Guide
4. Hartford Attractions

5. Hartford Events
6. Hartford with Kids
7. Day Trips from Hartford
8. Connecticut in Photos

Getting to Hartford

How will you travel to Hartford? Whether it's by air, rail or car, here are tips to smooth your journey to Connecticut's capital city.

• Bradley International Airport Guide
• Hartford Union Station: A Guide to Hartford's Train and Bus Station
• Find Last Minute Airfare Deals To Hartford

Getting Around in Greater Hartford

Navigate your way around the Greater Hartford area with these travel and transportation resources.

• Riding Hartford's Free Star Shuttle
• Hartford Taxi Services
• Connecticut Limousine Companies
• Find Cheap Gas in Connecticut

Greater Hartford Lodging Guide

The city of Hartford and its surrounding suburbs offer a variety of accommodations choices. Here is your guide to lodging options in the Greater Hartford region.

• Hotels Near Bradley International Airport
• Hartford B&B Guide
• Destination Spas in Connecticut
• Hudson Suites: A Cheap Place to Stay for Hartford Hospital Patients and Families
• How To Camp in Connecticut State Parks

Hartford Attractions

What is there to see in Greater Hartford? Here are some of the capital region's tourism highlights.

• 10 Free Things to Do in Hartford
• How to See Hartford's Highlights
• Tour Hartford's Arch
• Visit Katharine Hepburn's Grave Site
• Elizabeth Park: America's Oldest Municipal Rose Garden

• New Britain's National Iwo Jima Memorial
• Go-Round Hartford on Bushnell Park's Antique Carousel
• Visit a Sugar House
• Request Your Free Hartford Travel Guide

Hartford Events

What's happening in Hartford? Plan your visit to the capital city to coincide with a concert, convention, theater performance, sports game, exhibition or other event.

• Hartford in January
• Hartford in February

Hartford with Kids

Traveling with little ones? Here are some Hartford-area attractions that appeal to children.

• Winter Eagle Watch Cruises
• Visit a Sugar House
• A Museum for Munchkins
• Play and Learn at Imagine Nation
• Top 5 Fun Things To Do On a Rainy Day

• Walk with the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur State Park
• Jonathan's Dream: A Playground for All Kids
• West Hartford's Westmoor Park: A Fun, Free Place for Kids
• Coming Attraction: The Connecticut Science Center

Day Trips from Hartford

hese day trip suggestions will take you to some of the neatest sights and attractions that you can get to within a short drive of the Hartford area.

• Connecticut's Biggest Beach
• The Mashantucket Pequot Museum
• Follow the Connecticut Wine Trail
• Scenic Spot: Chapman Falls
• A Complete Guide to Foxwoods
• Head for the Sun: Mohegan Sun
• Covered Bridges of Connecticut

• Dr. Seuss National Memorial in Springfield
• Discover America's Seafaring Heritage at Mystic Seaport
• Basketball Hall of Fame is a Must-See for Fans
• Visit Yankee Candle
• Your Time Machine Awaits at Old Sturbridge Village
• Visit a Connecticut Castle

Connecticut in Photos

Can't travel to Connecticut as often as you'd like? Enjoy a virtual visit with these image galleries and photo tours.

• Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground: A Photo Gallery
• A Photo Tour of Hammonasset Beach State Park
• Fall Foliage on the Farmington River
• Connecticut's 9-11 Living Memorial
• Hartford in the 1980s