West End
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.
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.
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.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 entertainment choices.
Things to do
Hartford Bar Hunt: Hartford Party
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Other neighbourhoods around West End
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain House & Museum or Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Mark Twain House & Museum and XL Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parkville
While visiting Parkville, you might make a stop by sights like Real Art Ways and Pope Park.
Frog Hollow
While visiting Frog Hollow, you might make a stop by sights like Pope Park and Connecticut State Library.
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.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Thomas Hooker Brewery and Elizabeth Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.