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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
Booked this hotel thru Expedia and got a very good price. It is just around the corner from the Hartford train and bus stations so it's wonderfully convenient. Just a few issues - First, the front door on Asylum Street is locked, with no sign to tell folks to walk around to the side entrance. Second ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
This hotel has no idea what hospitality is. Everyone looks at you like you have three heads. It’s co. Extend to an apt bldg btw. Breakfast was added on reservation but it’s not really a breakfast. Snack bar more like it. I’m Hilton honors as well. They did nothing for it.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
Beds are so high it would be nice if a small still was provided for us older guests who can’t get up onto the mattress!! And regular coffee available would have been nice in the morning - my room only had decaf
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Marriott Hartford Downtown
yes
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Everything was clean and nice. The room was very large. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was a nice touch, would definitely stay there again if I’m in the area.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
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.
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
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.
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.
