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Old State House

Old State House
800 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 36 attractions in Hartford
Traveller Description:
This landmark building and former seat of state and then city government is filled with surprises: a canon blast at the start and end of each day and... more » This landmark building and former seat of state and then city government is filled with surprises: a canon blast at the start and end of each day and a museum of oddities including a stuffed two-headed calf. « less
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Attraction type: Government building, Historic site, Other
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/train
Address: 800 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
Tel: 860-522-6766

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5 of 5 stars
juju912
Windsor
27 Jan 2007

My husband and I recently visited the Old State House to see the opening of their new exhibit. "History is All Around Us". I can't believe how much things have changed since we've last been there. We took the audio tour and even saw a two-headed calf. I could have spent hours in the new exhibit. There's so much to... more

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800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Tel: 860-522-6766