Northeast Travel Guide
Hartford
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.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Northeast
The Capitol Hotel
The room is clean. Staff is fabulous my son is staying here on business and it’s been wonderful. Nice little kitchen to cook a full size refrigerator. Lots of shopping and restaurants near by. Price isn’t too bad Wonderful thank you
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Breakfast was not the best but good.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
We had a last minute change of plans due to weather- Candlewood was an exceptional choice! We will definitely book there again - clean, services were timely...perfect!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Pool was not open. Winter, didn't need ac
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
My dogs and i had a great 3 night stay! Great staff! Very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Ugh
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast
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.
North Meadows
Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Elizabeth Park and The Children's Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.