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Hartford Attractions
Austin Arts Center
300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 203-297-2498, Mix of music, theater, dance and visual arts featuring guest artists, faculty and students. Events are presented during the academic year from September through April .
Bushnell Park Carousel
(circa 1914) Jewell Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-585-5411, Merry-go-round is a gorgeous three-row park machine with 36 jumper horses, 12 stander horses, 2 chariots and a Wurlitzer 153 band organ.
Bushnell, The
166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-987-5900, Premier performing arts center with over 500 events annually. Offering broadway, symphony, opera, and dance.
Crown Palace Odyssey Theatre
330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06107, 860-570-0842, Experience an odyssey of sights and sounds at this giant screen theatre that features a variety of large format films meant to entertain and educate viewers.
Asylum Hill Congregational Church
(circa 1866) 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, Asylum Hill, 860-525-5695, A member of the United Church of Christ, this historic church features Gothic architecture and outstanding stained glass windows. Many notables including Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe have worshipped here. Services offered include Saturday Evening Service at 5:00 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Butler McCook House & Gardens
(circa 1782) 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-522-1806, Hartford's oldest house, Butler McCook House contains Hartford's oldest collection of art, antiques and household items. Its restored Victorian garden is a sight to behold.
Christ Church Cathedral
45 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06111, 860-527-7231, Home of the Episcopal Diocese for the State of Connecticut, this beautifully restored church is one of the oldest Gothic churches in the nations and features the work of many distinguished architects and artisans. Tours are available.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
(circa 1883) 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-525-9258, A painted brick cottage containing 17 rooms and halls once owned by the famed author best known for writing Uncle Toms Cabin.
Mark Twain House, The
351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-247-0998, Visitors can take a tour of the legendary author's home. Both an oddity and a beauty, this home will be sure to capture your attention and admiration.
Old State House, The
(circa 1796) 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-522-6766, Designed by Charles Bulfinch, this is the oldest state house in the nation. Many major state and national events were, and continue to be held in this location. This building is a registered National Landmark.
State Capitol & Legislative Office building
210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-240-0222, Victorian Gothic building with state executive offices, legislative chamber, and historic displays.
Traveler's Tower
1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183, Downtown, 860-277-4208, 800-277-0111, This is one of the signature buildings of Hartford's insurance industry.
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