Downtown Hartford
Hartford
![Connecticut Science Center featuring a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87033-Connecticut-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Bushnell Park showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/238000/238249-Bushnell-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts which includes theatre scenes and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87134-Bushnell-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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![Bushnell Park showing heritage architecture, a park and a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87112-Bushnell-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Downtown Hartford
Popular places to visit
![Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87132-Bushnell-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes interior views as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87030-Connecticut-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing heritage architecture, a park and a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87112-Bushnell-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
![Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c31ba5f3e60460dd3c1cacb96a4e6e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
![The Mark Twain House & Museum showing a house and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/86000/86975-Mark-Twain-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Hartford
![DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1700/1637/27e2ba43_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
![The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6777/3163450a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
![The Goodwin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10232/d1c8055c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
![Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15682300/15682208/30ed0547_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025
![Marriott Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1270000/1260900/1260819/162f2091_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
![Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/482400/482380/40ea2d03_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hartford
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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.
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Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Colt Park.
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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.
![Mark Twain House showing signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/86000/86971-Mark-Twain-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Frog Hollow
While visiting Frog Hollow, you might make a stop by sights like Pope Park and Connecticut State Library.
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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.