Parkville Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkville
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Mark Twain House & Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Frog Hollow
While visiting Frog Hollow, you might make a stop by sights like Pope Park and Connecticut State Library.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Cinestudio.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain House & Museum or Cathedral of St. Joseph.
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.