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35 Top-Rated Things to See in Hartford, CT

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35 Top-Rated Things to See in Hartford, CT

Introduction - Whether you live in the city or planning to visit on vacation, browse these 35 top-rated things to see in...

 

Travel back in time at Connecticut's Old State House

Thing To See 1 - Connecticut's Old State House was opened in 1796 and is said to be the first building designed by architect Charles...

 
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See the Iwo Jima Memorial

Thing To See 2 - Also located in New Britain is the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park. The park and memorial, which shows soldiers lifting...

 

Take a cruise on the Connecticut River

Thing To See 3 - One of the best things to do in Hartford, CT, is taking a cruise on the Connecticut River. Lady Katherine...

 

Get some fresh air at Bushnell Park

Thing To See 4 - Bushnell Park was one of the first public parks in the United States. Today, it remains a much-loved outdoor attraction...

 
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Spend some time at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Thing To See 5 - The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is housed in the author's former home. Harriet is known for being an abolitionist and...

 
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Visit the Ancient Burying Ground

Thing To See 6 - The Ancient Burying Ground is on the National Register of Historic Places and features a church and cemetery. The church...

 
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Watch the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at Bushnell Performing Arts Center

Thing To See 7 - The Hartford Symphony Orchestra plays at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts. If you enjoy classical music, watching the orchestra...

 

Tour the Connecticut State Capitol

Thing To See 8 - Located near Bushnell Park, the Victorian Gothic style Connecticut State Capitol is one of the most famous buildings in the...

 
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Admire artworks at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Thing To See 9 - The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is found in Downtown Hartford and features an array of approximately 50,000 artistic pieces...

 

See the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch

Thing To See 10 - The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch is a Gothic-style monument located in Bushnell Park. It pays homage to 400 Hartford...

 

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