Hartford Holidays

Connecticut is a world-class destination in New England boasting a wide array of tourism activities and scenic landscapes. Connecticut offers four seasons of fun — from summer days hanging on the shoreline and fall afternoons exploring foliage in the nation's #1 hiking state, to high-energy winter sports and spring flower festivals.

Whether you visit for a week, stay long-term, or make it your base for exploring New England, Connecticut packs a lot to love into its compact size. In fact, you can easily travel from coastline to countryside in just a couple of hours. There's so much to see and do — and it's all so close together.

From culinary must-tries like the nation's #1 pizza and sustainable accommodations in the state with the #1 lowest impact on climate change, expect to experience top-notch finds around every corner — whether you want something active or relaxing, artsy or outdoorsy, historic or trendy.

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Holidays in Hartford

Top attractions

Mark Twain House and Museum: Mark Twain is one of America’s greatest writers and while in Hartford, you can visit his home. The Mark Twain House and Museum is a wonderful attraction that takes you through the life of Mark Twain in the home he occupied from 1874 to 1891. Mark famously wrote some of his most iconic books in the house including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

Old State House: One of Hartford’s most historical sites is the Connecticut Old State House. This building served as the state’s capitol building from 1796 to 1878 and is the oldest state house in the USA. The building was the site of the first witch trials in America, which saw the first witch-hanging happen in America, some 55 years before Salem.

Elizabeth Park: Elizabeth Park is a city park in Hartford that stretches over an impressive 102 acres. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elizabeth Park is known for its stunning relaxing green spaces, but more famously its stunning rose gardens.

Museums and science

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is America’s oldest public art museum and is well worth a visit during your time in Hartford. The museum offers you a chance to enjoy a huge array of art from all over the world, across all categories of art including contemporary art, American art and more. The outdoor sculpture garden is a must visit while here.

Connecticut Science Center: If you are visiting Hartford with your children, be sure to check out the Connecticut Science Center. This exciting attraction is home to nine stories of interactive exhibits that will keep your family entertained! Play basketball against a robot, learn about exciting science, motion and so much more.