Visit South West
Popular places to visit
![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.
![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.
![Connecticut State Capital](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b467bc8d657cca73c9dba2dbb00ff4dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Top hotels in South West
![Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4632/81dcef8a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
![Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2943100/2943093/6a3f3167_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17600/17518/38773b32_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Holiday Inn Express Southington, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4000/3929/3cff1cc2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![HYATT house Hartford North/Windsor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2220600/2220580/4d46c54f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/50000/49978/1212ba14_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South West
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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.
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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 Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
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Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Cinestudio.
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Parkville
While visiting Parkville, you might make a stop by sights like Real Art Ways and Pope Park.
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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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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.