West End
Hartford
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.
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 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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
Top hotels in West End
The Capitol Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Good basic hotel and would stay here again. Towels could be more fresh but ok. Nice breakfast offering with fresh strawberries, blueberries and yoghurt machine. The breakfast attendant was on the ball keeping items topped off during the busy period.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
Thank Staff was Great! Very very nice and attentive. Room very clean, Quiet we rested well! The Great was awesome and exit was wonderful. Parking was smoothe. We’ll return to enjoy another quiet night get away.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
everything was good. Staff was very good.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Room was immaculate; the staff was friendly and prompt Breakfast area neatly arranged. Will go back for sure
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Was good TV remote didn't work
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Clay-Arsenal
Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Elizabeth Park and Keney Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
