South West Travel Guide
Hartford
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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.
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.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
Top hotels in South West
The Capitol Hotel
Breakfast was delicious. Maybe some more toppings for waffles
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The room was drafty around the heating unit. Additionally, this hotel, like most newly built hotels, uses an automatic thermostat for the heat and cool. When the thermostat is set and it gets a little too warm in the room, and you turn it down a couple degrees the AC kicks on rather than just allowing ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Staff was very friendly and went beyond!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Dana the front desk associate was sooo nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
Room was not "dirty" but also not thoroughly cleaned. Towels were stained and had hair. Staff was very friendly. Parking lot could use more lighting.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South West
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Butler McCook House and Garden.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler McCook House and Garden and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
