Hartford Connecticut
With world-class art galleries, lush gardens, and historic buildings, there are so many amazing things to do in Hartford, Connecticut.
Packed with historic attractions and fascinating museums, there are so many amazing reasons to find apartment rentals in Hartford Connecticut.
Connecticut’s capital is one of the most captivating cities in the United States. Hartford was once home to literary greats like Mark Twain, and iconic campaigners such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, and this cultural legacy has left an imprint on the city today. If you’re a fan of history, literature, or art, you’ll find a whole array of brilliant places to visit in Hartford.
The oldest continually operating art museum in the United States, the Wadsworth Atheneum is one of Hartford’s cultural treasures, and a trip here is one of the most popular things to do in Connecticut.
The impressive building is a spectacle in itself. Inside you’ll find a broad range of Baroque, Impressionist, and Modernist masterpieces, as well as ancient bronze statues from Greece and Rome.
The museum is also home to an important collection of the works of the famous Hudson River School of artists. If you’re looking for things to do in Hartford in winter, this is a great place to leave the dismal weather behind and lose yourself amongst some inspiring artworks.
Samuel (Mark Twain) and Olivia "Livy" Clemens commissioned their new home in Hartford in 1873 and moved in the following year. The house had every latest convenience, some of which you'll see demonstrated on the tour of this three-story Victorian mansion. Louis C. Tiffany was one of the four designers engaged for the interior of the house, and you'll see some of the exotic influences that were popular at the time
Elizabeth Park is on the national register of historic places. Elizabeth Park offers just over one hundred acres of formal gardens, green space, recreational facilities, walking loops, and the Pond House Café. It's just one of the amazing reason to find apartment rentals in Hartford Connecticut. Come enjoy the beauty of the gardens and grounds. Bring your camera!