Bushnell Park, the city’s oldest public park, was seriously distressed just two decades ago. The Park’s landscape and landmark sculptures such as the Memorial Arch were in disrepair when concerned citizens formed the Bushnell Park Foundation in 1981.
Connecticut Science Center
250 Colmnus Blvd, Hartford, CT
XL Center
225 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT
Arena venue in Downtown Hartford. Venue hosts local music and perfomance acts as well as the Hartford Whaler hockey team
Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT
The Mark Twain House & Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Hartford, Connecticut, was the home of America’s greatest author, Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) and his family from 1874 to 1891. It is also where Twain lived when he wrote his most important works, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
Museum of Connecticut History
231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
A museum showcasing the history of the state of Connecticut
Great River Park
A park overlooking the Connecticut river with a boat launch
UConn Health
800 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108
A General Hospital
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
DELECTABLE BITES NEARBY
Max Downtown
international
Providing outstanding dining, service and atmosphere, Max Downtown offers a trendsetting atmosphere for more than 300 patrons daily. It has earned a 25 or excellent from Zagats Survey, a Best New Restaurant from Connecticut Magazine, more than six Readers Choice awards from Connecticut Magazine and 4 stars from The Hartford Courants Northeast Magazine. Internationally inspired dishes and other regional and traditional fare create a menu unlike any other in Connecticut.
Mickey's Oceanic Grill
seafood
We are a greater Hartford institution located at the same location since 1953. Specializing in the finest quality seafood including hot or cold lobster rolls, crab rolls, thick and creamy New England clam chowder, crab bisque, jumbo shrimp, scallops and clams.