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Hartford Stage Company
Hartford Stage Company
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Ranked #1 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Hartford Stage, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the leading resident theatres in the United States, known... more » Owner description: Hartford Stage, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the leading resident theatres in the United States, known internationally for entertaining and enlightening audiences with a wide range of the best of world drama, from classics to provocative new plays and musicals and neglected works from the past. The theatre has earned many of the nation's most distinguished awards, including the Regional Theatre Tony Award, the Margo Jones Award for Development of New Works, OBIE and New York Critics Circle Awards, an Elliot Norton Award and a 2007 Bank of American Neighborhood Builders Award. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Wadsworth Atheneum
Wadsworth Atheneum
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Ranked #2 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: The first public art museum in the United States features 50,000 pieces ranging from ancient to contemporary, the largest... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Ranked #3 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Mark Twain House
Mark Twain House
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Ranked #4 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

Mark Twain and his family lived in this 19-room mansion on Farmington Avenue from 1874-1891.  Many rooms are lavishly decorated by Associated Artists, the interior design firm... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Ranked #5 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Elizabeth Park
Elizabeth Park
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Ranked #6 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: This walkers' haven, with several gardens along its wildflower trail, a lovely pond and sports and concert facilities, is... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut State Capitol
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Ranked #7 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: 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... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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Ranked #8 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Harriet Beecher Stowe was the best-selling author of the anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A 21st-century museum and... more » Owner description: Harriet Beecher Stowe was the best-selling author of the anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A 21st-century museum and program center, the Stowe Center offers interactive and engaging tours of Stowe’s home and garden and programs designed to inspire action on social justice issues. Themed tours change monthly; specialized tour experiences and discussion-based contemporary issue programs regularly offered. In 2011, celebrating Stowe’s Bicentennial. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Connecticut Historical Society
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Ranked #9 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit museum, library, research and education center... more » Owner description: Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit museum, library, research and education center that strives to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through research assistance, exhibitions, tours and programs for all ages. The colorful and interactive "Making Connecticut" exhibit is filled with more than 500 historic objects, images, and documents telling the story of Connecticut from the 1500s through today. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Bushnell Park
Bushnell Park
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Ranked #10 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: The first public park in America that was financed with public funds, Bushnell Park draws visitors to its 1914 carousel, and... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Science Center
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Ranked #11 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
TheaterWorks
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Ranked #12 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Hartford's professional Off-Broadway-style theatre.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Connecticut State Library and State Archives
Connecticut State Library and State Archives
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Ranked #13 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Old State House
Old State House
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Ranked #14 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This landmark building and former seat of state and then city government is filled with surprises: a canon blast at the start... more » Owner 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 a museum of oddities including a stuffed two-headed calf. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Connecticut Convention Center
Connecticut Convention Center
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Ranked #15 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
First Church of Christ in Hartford
First Church of Christ in Hartford
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Ranked #16 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Hartford Children's Theatre
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Ranked #17 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Cathedral of St Joseph
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Ranked #18 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Travelers Tower
Travelers Tower
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Ranked #19 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: The observation deck of this 1919 neo-classical pink granite building offers a panoramic view of the city, the Connecticut... more » Owner description: The observation deck of this 1919 neo-classical pink granite building offers a panoramic view of the city, the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Isham-Terry House
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Ranked #20 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Trinity College
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Ranked #21 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Goodwin Park
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Ranked #22 of 31 Attractions in Hartford
1.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Museum Of Connecticut History
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Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Hartford Police Museum
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Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Christ Church Cathedral
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Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Amistad Trail
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Owner description: Part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, this route includes important historic homes, churches, grave monuments and other... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Butler-McCook Homestead
Butler-McCook Homestead
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Owner description: Hartford's oldest remaining house, built in 1782 as the home to Eliza Butler and her husband Rev. John McCook, offers a fine... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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CRRA Trash Museum
CRRA Trash Museum
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This may seem like an obscure sightseeing attraction, but we found it very interesting. It's a recycling center owned and operated by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites; Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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The Hartford Conservatory
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Owner description: The stated mission of this educational site is to "provide excellent performing arts instruction in an artistically vibrant... more » Owner description: The stated mission of this educational site is to "provide excellent performing arts instruction in an artistically vibrant and historically rich setting." « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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