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| State | Connecticut | |
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| Residents | 124.775 (2010) | |
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Hartford, Connecticut is the capital of the US state Connecticut and the administrative seat of the Hartford County. The name of the city goes back to the English city Hertford, came from this city Samuel Stones, one of their city founders.
background
Hartford was founded in 1635, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States. the city is home to the country's oldest public art museum (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). This is also where the Mark Twain House is located, where the author wrote his most famous works and, among other things, raised his family.
getting there
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Map of Hartford (Connecticut)
By plane
- 1 Bradley International Airport (IATA: BDL).
One way to get to Hartford from a fairly distant city is to fly to Boston Logan International Airport and then take one of the buses into town. This is also the cheap route.
By train
By bus
In the street
- Interstate 91 is coming from New Haven (Connecticut) and continues to follow Springfield, Massachusetts
- Interstate 84 is coming from Danbury, leads to Sturbridge and then continue as 
to Boston.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave. Tel.: 1 860-240-0222.Downtown on Bushnell Park is the Capitol, a national historic landmark that opened back in 1878. This impressive building is made of marble and is crowned by a golden dome. Open all year round free of charge.Open: M-F 8 AM-5PM.Price: free.
- 2 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 and borders the Cpitol. The park was designed by the architect of Central Park in New York City.
- 3 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Bushnell Park.The first permanent triumphal arch and war memorial in America pays homage to the Connecticut soldiers who lost their lives in the American Civil War. It also pays homage to slaves and their struggle. The iconic arch was inaugurated on September 17, 1886.
- 4 Old State House, 800 Main Street. Tel.: 1 860-522-6766.Downtown. The original Connecticut Capitol building is a national historic landmark dating from 1796, making it one of the oldest government buildings in the country.Open: M-F 10 AM-5PM.
- 5 Elizabeth Park, 1561 Asylum Avenue. Tel.: 1 860-231-9443. Elizabeth Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers just over 100 acres of gardens, green spaces, leisure facilities, walking trails and the Pond House Café. Come and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and grounds.
- 6 Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave. Tel.: 1 860-247-0998.Well-known author Mark Twain lived in the city's historic Asylum Hill neighborhood from 1874 to 1891. During this time, Twain wrote many famous books, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". This Victorian Gothic house has been fabulously restored and offers an insightful glimpse into the family life of one of America's most beloved authors. The accompanying visitor center offers an additional educational perspective on the topics of Twain's daily routine.Open: 9:30 AM-5:30PM.Price: Museum: $ 6 / adult, $ 4 / child; Tour & museum: $ 20 / adult, $ 18 / senior, $ 12 / child.
- 7 Harriet Beecher Stowe House & Library, 77 Forest Street. Tel.: 1 860-522-9258.This is the historic home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, best known as the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin". The Stowes moved into this house in 1873, a year before Mark Twain moved in next door.
- 8 Butler McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street. Tel.: 1 860-522-1806.Downtown. The oldest house in town from 1782. It also houses the town's oldest collection of art, antiques and household items. There is also a beautifully restored garden on the premises.
- 9 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 oldest historical societies in the country and has one of the largest library and museum collections in New England.
- 10 The Governor's Residence, 990 Prospect Ave.. Tel.: 1 860-566-4840.Located in the west end of the city, the governor's mansion was built in 1909 and has been the home of the governor and his families since 1943. The 15,000 square foot residence sits on 4 acres and features 9 fireplaces, nine bathrooms, a pool, and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours can be arranged.
- 11 Colt Factory (Colt Armory), 140 Huyshope Avenue.Hartford. America's favorite gun shop, shaped like an Arab palace. It can be seen from south of the East Hartford skyline. It's in Hartford's south end.
- Corning Fountain, Horace Bushnell Promenade, Hartford, CT 06103 (41.766588, -72.681058). 41.766588, -72.681058 Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, USA Corning Fountain, United State Horace Bushnell Promenade, Hartford, CT 06103.
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activities
- 1 Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Boulevard. Tel.: 1 860-SCIENCE (7243623).With 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, and daily programs and events, the Connecticut Science Center offers endless exploration for kids, teens, and adults.
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kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Downtown
- 1 Red Lion Hotel Hartford, 50 Morgan Street. Tel.: 1 860-549-2400. Located downtown and a short walk from the Connecticut Convention Center and XL Center with spectacular views of the Connecticut River. The hotel offers a full breakfast buffet and daily specialty drinks, an outdoor pool, fitness center, business center and 40-inch TVs.
- 2 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 attached to the Connecticut Convention Center and offers views of the Connecticut River and downtown. This new hotel has 409 rooms on 22 floors, plus an indoor pool, fitness center, full-service spa called Glo, and a restaurant and bar.
health
- 1 Hartford Hospital. Tel.: 1 860 545 5000.Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States.
Practical advice
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literature
Web links
- http://www.hartford.gov (en) - Hartford official website
