Hartford County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Skyline, Hartford, Sunset, Connecticut
Downtown Hartford and the Connecticut River from Great River Park in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut, USA downtown skyline at dusk in autumn.
The Mark Twain House and Museum
The Mark Twain House and Museum

Popular cities in Hartford County

Hartford
Hartford
Known for Family-friendly, Theatres and Live music
Visit Mark Twain’s home city of Hartford, where restored Civil War-era mansions, museums and the country’s oldest park preserve the nation’s history.

Reasons to visit

  • Trinity College
  • Mark Twain House & Museum
  • Connecticut Science Center
Tulip garden in bloom near a pavilion
West Hartford
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Experience the local cuisine, entertainment and theatre in West Hartford!

Reasons to visit

  • St. Joseph College
  • American School for Deaf
  • West Hartford Reservoir
Manchester City centre Aerial night view of Deansgate Square and Beetham Tower Manchester northern  England. City Centre at sunrise with coloured sky
Manchester
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Experience the coffee, sports and hiking in Manchester!

Reasons to visit

  • Wickham Park
New England Panorama
Southington
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Come to Southington and enjoy its dining, library and lake views.

Reasons to visit

  • Crescent Lake
Hartford downtown night cityscape and Founder's bridge reflected on Connecticut River. Brilliant city lights illuminating the dark sky and purple river water.
Windsor Locks
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Museums
Come to Windsor Locks and enjoy its museums, golf and hiking.
Old tobacco barn with oak trees
Windsor
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Romantic Windsor awaits: its dining, theme park and more!

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