Behind the Rocks Travel Guide
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Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Our pick of the best Behind the Rocks Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Thank you A really nice time
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Capitol Hotel
Comfortable bed and pillows
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Very friendly and helpful staff. Proximity airport. Walking distance to restaurants. No frills but clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
The breakfast was good and the room was clean and there was lots of parking. The was water in the room was very cold. We were locked out of our room due to the battery issues on our key.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Good for an overnight stay. Folks at the desk were friendly. Room was clean and adequate. Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Farmington Inn & Suites
Yes and Yes
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Behind the Rocks
Parkville
When in Parkville, you can plan a visit to Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Goodwin Park and Webster Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Goodwin Park.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
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