Hartford was founded in 1635 and is one of the oldest cities in the USA. The city houses the oldest public art museum in the country (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest publicly funded park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (Hartford Courant) and the second oldest secondary school (Hartford Public High School). Here is also the Mark Twain House, where the author wrote his most famous works and, among other things, raised his family.

By plane

• 41,939166666667-72,68333333333331 Bradley International Airport.           . IATA code: BDL, ICAO code: KBDL. One way to get from a fairly distant city to Hartford is to fly to Boston Logan International Airport and then take one of the buses to the city. This is also the cheap route. last amendment: August 2020

by train

By bus

On the street

•   - Interstate 91 comes from New Haven (Connecticut) and continues to Springfield (Massachusetts)
•   - Interstate 84 comes from Danbury, leads to Sturbridge and then farther than   to Boston.

By ship

• 41,7641564-72,68235241 Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave. Tel: +1 860-240-0222.       . In the city center on Bushnell Park you will find the Capitol, a national historical landmark that was opened in 1878. This impressive marble building is crowned by a golden dome. Open all year free. Opened: M-F 8AM-5PM Price: free. last amendment: June 2018 Type is group
• 41.765-72.6794442 Bushnell Park, Bounded by Jewell Street, Trinity Street, Elm Street and Capitol Avenue downtown.       . The first publicly funded park in America. It is located in the center of the city, adjacent to the Cpitol. The park was designed by the architect of Central Park in New York City. last amendment: Sep. 2015 (information may be out of date) Type is group
• 41,7657-72.683 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Bushnell Park.       . The first permanent arch of triumphs and the first permanent war monument in America is a tribute to the soldiers of Connecticut who lost their lives in the American civil war. It is also a tribute to slaves and their struggle. The iconic arch was inaugurated on September 17, 1886. last amendment: July 2017 (information may be out of date) Type is group
• 41,766111-72,6727784 Old State House, 800 Main Street. Tel: +1 860 522 6766.       . downtown. The original building of the Connecticut Capitol is a national historical landmark dating back to 1796, making it one of the country's oldest government buildings. Opened: M-F 10AM-5PM last amendment: no Type is group
• 41.7757766-72.7145885 Elizabeth Park, 1561 Asylum Avenue. Tel: +1 860-231-9443. Elizabeth Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It offers just over 100 hectares of gardens, green spaces, leisure facilities, hiking trails and the Pond House Café. Come and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and facilities. last amendment: Sep. 2019 Type is group
• 41,7670634-72,70136926 Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave. Tel: +1 860-247-0998.       . In the historical district of Asylum Hill the city lived the famous author Mark Twain from 1874 to 1891. During this time, Twain wrote many famous books, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Built in the Victorian Gothic style, this hotel has been beautifully restored and offers an insight into the family life of one of the most popular American authors. The accompanying Visitors Center offers an additional educational perspective on the themes of Twain's daily routine. Opened: 9:30AM-5:30PM Price: Museum: $6/adult, $4/child; Tour & museum: $20/adult, $18/senior, $12/child. last amendment: June 2018 Type is group
• 41,7668595-72,70039947 Harriet Beecher Stowe House & Library, 77 Forest Street. Tel: +1 860 522 9258.       . This is the historic house of Harriet Beecher Stowe, best known as the author of "Uncle Tom's Hut". The Stowes moved to this house in 1873, a year before Mark Twain moved in next door. last amendment: no Type is group
• 41,7606883-72,67468978 Butler McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street. Tel: +1 860 522 1806.     . downtown. The oldest house in the city dating from 1782. It is also the oldest collection of art, antiques and household objects in the city. There is also a beautifully restored garden. last amendment: no Type is group
• 41,7730356-72,70535959 Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, One Elizabeth Street at Asylum Avenue. Tel: +1 860 236 5621.       . In the West End, the Connecticut Historical Society is one of the country's oldest historical societies and has one of the largest collections of libraries and museums in New England. last amendment: no Type is group
• 41,7785-72,713310 The Governor's Residence, 990 Prospect Ave. Tel: +1 860 566 4840.       . Built in 1909, the Governor's manor house, located in the west end of the city, has been the home of the governor and his families since 1943. The 15,000 square meter residence is located on a 4 hectare plot and has 9 fireplaces, nine bathrooms, a swimming pool and a National Historic Mark. Guided tours can be arranged. last amendment: Sep. 2019 Type is group
• 41,7565-72,664111 Colt Factory (Colt Armory), 140 Huyshope Avenue.       . Hartford America's most popular weapons store, shaped like an Arab palace. It can be seen south of the skyline of East Hartford. It's in Hartford's south end. last amendment: no Type is group
• Corning Fountain, Horace Bushnell Promenade, Hartford, CT 06103 (41.766588, -72.681058). 41.766588, -72.681058 Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, USA Corning Fountain , United States Horace Bushnell Promenade, Hartford, CT 06103 last amendment: August 2020

• 41,7644-72,66971 Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Boulevard. Tel: +1 860-SCIENCE (7243623).       . With 150 practical exhibits, a state-of-the-art digital 3D theater, four educational laboratories, and daily programs and events, the Connecticut Science Center offers endless explorations for children, young people, and adults. last amendment: Sep. 2019 Type is group

downtown

• 41.770267-72.6719251 Red Lion Hotel Hartford, 50 Morgan Street. Tel: +1 860 549 2400. In the city center, just a short walk from the Connecticut Convention Center and XL Center, with spectacular views of the Connecticut River. The hotel offers a rich breakfast buffet and daily beverage specialties, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center and 40-inch TVs. last amendment: Aug. 2017 (information may be out of date)
• 41.764067-72.6693752 Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd. Tel: +1 860-249-8000, tel. toll free: +1-866-373-9806, Fax: +1 860 249 8181. It is connected to the Connecticut Convention Center and overlooks the Connecticut River and the city center. This new hotel features 409 rooms on 22 floors, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a full-service spa called Glo, and a restaurant and bar. last amendment: Aug. 2017 (information may be out of date)
• 41.7671172-72.67738593 Goodwin Hotel, 1 Haynes St. Tel.: +1 860-246-1881. last amendment: Sep. 2019
• 41.7679686-72.68113074 The Capitol Hotel, 440 Asylum St. Tel.: +1 860-455-4001. last amendment: Sep. 2019

• 41,754414-72,6792721 Hartford Hospital. Tel: +1 860 545 5000.       . Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States of America last amendment: August 2020