Downtown Hartford Travel Guide
Hartford
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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 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.
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.
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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
The Capitol Hotel
"It’s next to station and convenient, breakfast is very basic though rooms have fridge and microwave and coffee makers too ! It has parking and a basic gym ! No weight machines! It opposite bushnell park and capital building! There is nothing wrong with it but it still seems to lack that comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
"Everything was good!"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
"Great alternative to stay in Hartford."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Goodwin Hotel
"Great location, clean hotel with friendly staff. The king bed was comfortable. Our main issue was that suite didn’t have bedding for the sofabed, so we had to call down for it. It took nearly 30 minutes to receive, which was a significant inconvenience when we were trying to go to bed. Note also ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Marriott Hartford Downtown
"Nice room"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"It was the conscience the location was great as well but the bed size was just a little smaller than I expected"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Hartford
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society 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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Circus Fire Memorial and Keney Park.
