South Meadows Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit South Meadows
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.
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 State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
Top hotels in South Meadows
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Capitol Hotel
To hot then got to cold and pillows trash
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Clean comfortable room, friendly staff, great breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Great experience and staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Helpful friendly staff, clean room with very nice amenities.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
I arrived at 2 am and front desk was able to get me into a room at a great rate so I could get a few hours of sleep. Thank you!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Meadows
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
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.
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
