Things to Do in Hartford
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Things to Do in Hartford

9 curated spots from Hartford itineraries

Activities & Attractions

6 curated experiences

Bushnell Park & Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Do
morning

Bushnell Park & Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

Stroll Hartford’s central park, photograph the historic arch, and capture skyline views and tree-lined paths.

1h · Free
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
Do
afternoon

Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

Visit the historic park’s rose garden and grounds, photographing flowers, pergolas, and wide open green spaces.

1h · Free
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Do
morning

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Visit the home and center dedicated to the author of 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin,' focusing on social history and reform.

1h 30m · $15-20
Mark Twain House & Museum
Do
morning

Mark Twain House & Museum

Tour the Victorian home where Mark Twain wrote several major works, exploring its eccentric interiors and museum exhibits.

2h · $25-30
Park Street Corridor Walk
Do
evening

Park Street Corridor Walk

Explore shops, music, and street life along Park Street, focusing on Puerto Rican and Caribbean culture.

1h · Free (food and shopping extra)
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Do
morning

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Explore the oldest public art museum in the U.S., featuring European masterpieces, American art, and changing exhibitions.

2h · $15-20

Restaurants & Food

3 local favorites

Black-Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
Eat
morning

Black-Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar

Southern-style spot that often opens for brunch on weekends; order chicken and waffles or a hearty brunch plate.

1h · $20-30 per person
Max Downtown
Eat
evening

Max Downtown

Upscale American steak and seafood with a polished lounge; order a steak or seafood special and a classic cocktail.

1h 30m · $60-80 per person
Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry Shop
Eat
morning

Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry Shop

Classic Italian bakery with pastries, cookies, and coffee; order a sfogliatelle and espresso.

45m · $10-15 per person

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