Behind the Rocks Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
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Our pick of the best Behind the Rocks Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
Great location and a very clean and comfortable room. The staff was very helpful and went out of their way to help me.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Great breakfast, very clean, comfortable bed, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Excellent breakfast. Comfortable beds and large bathroom.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
It was very clean
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Room was clean but was ready at my 3 pm check in time. Waited just 5 minutes for cleaning person to clean the bathroom.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts 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 Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
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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