The first public art museum in the United States features 50,000 pieces ranging from ancient to contemporary, the largest collection of Hudson River School paintings in the world, an impressive array of Pilgrim-era furnishings and European and American art.

The first public park in America that was financed with public funds, Bushnell Park draws visitors to its 1914 carousel, and also features memorials honoring Civil War and Spanish-American War soldiers and some 150 varieties of trees.

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.

Unique collection of instruments, furnishings, equipment and portraits related to dentistry from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Hartford's oldest remaining house, built in 1782 as the home to Eliza Butler and her husband Rev. John McCook, offers a fine collection of vintage furnishings, paintings and Oriental artifacts.

This museum has a collection of artifacts relating to the Amistad voyage.

The author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," one of the most influential antislavery books ever written, spent the last years of her life in this Nook Farm home, which now houses her personal writing table, paintings, manuscripts and period furniture.

A tour of the gold-leaf-domed capitol includes the Hall of Flags and, when they're in session, a chance to see the state senate and house of representatives in action.

The Bushnell theatre is Hartford's premier theatre destination. Many traveling productions of popular Broadway shows stop in Hartford. Some shows that have played the Bushnell include: Mamma Mia...

This walkers' haven, with several gardens along its wildflower trail, a lovely pond and sports and concert facilities, is best known for its magnificent rose garden, with 800 varieties of roses.

Part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, this route includes important historic homes, churches, grave monuments and other important sites relative to the African-American journey from slavery to freedom during the 19th century.