North Meadows Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit North Meadows
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in North Meadows
Travel Inn Motel
"Building is out dated. Beds are not comfortable. Room was not very clean. And smelled weird. Had 10 mins to check room if I wanted a refund. Was too late."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Capitol Hotel
"After I paid for a none refundable reservation for a room. My wife checked out reviews, she does this when we travel. When she showed me the negative reviews she found, I became concerned since I could not get my money back. Well as it turns out my worries we not necessary. We travel often and have ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"Housecleaning came around too early on day 2 of our stay (prior to 9 am). Day 3 we took down the 'not ready' sign by 8:45 am and again they did not service the room. At least I was able to get fresh towels and wash cloths at front desk in the evening. I understand there are a lot of rooms to clean, ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"WiFi didn’t work, as well as main overheard light. A bit transient and seemingly long terms stays"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"This is an old facility with very dated bathrooms (low toilets), no sound proofing of windows (road and aircraft traffic are very loud) or walls -could hear the lady upstairs drying her hair as if it were in our room! Adequate parking."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
"Cons: Sketchy neighborhood. Sketchy people drinking in the parking lot at 3pm on a Tuesday. Poor breakfast. Dimly lit hallways. Pros: Room was reasonable, but nothing special. Good water pressure."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Meadows
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Hartford Downtown Farmers Market while you're exploring the area.
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.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
