The Connecticut Science Center is a great way to ease into all the educational and creative opportunities that await you. You can please your inner child by playing basketball against a robot, watch 3D shows and play with computers to do things you never thought they would do. For more interactive fun, visit Bushnell Park to ride the Bushnell Park Carousel, a restored wooden carousel built in the early 1900s. If you prefer museums and tours, not to worry because the city is chock full of them. The Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art houses famous paintings or you can tour the Connecticut State Capitol to learn about this impressive structure. You’ll instantly notice the golden dome 200 feet high above the ground and if that doesn’t pull you in then the beautiful gardens around it sure will. Another walking tour you can take is the Hartford Walking Tour for an insider look into the nooks and crannies of this interesting city.
The Museum of Connecticut History is also a great way to learn about this city and see the Colt Firearms Collection. Go from colorful paintings to paintings created with words by visiting the Mark Twain House and Museum. You can learn about this famous author and the relevance of his work, life and times. To see works of art come to life, attend a show at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford Stage or the Connecticut Ballet. Whether it’s the art or the history that brings you to this city, you’ll surely need a break after sinking in the culture of this Connecticut city. Hotels in this city have the amenities you need to feel rested and relaxed for another day on the town. Book with Choice Hotels in Hartford for a trip filled with diversity, culture and art! Reserve online now!