Parkville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Our pick of the best Parkville Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The staff was very nice and professional. The room though, toilet seat was loose, door stopper was hanging off the wall, and the mattresses were EXTREMELY soft. The breakfast was very good though.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Capitol Hotel
Nice view of park
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. It was convirntly located near the Trinity college campus which was perfect for my visit.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
The room was clean, the night staff was nice and I love the fact they have a kitchen.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Shuttle easy access. Welcoming staff. Close to airport. Love the convenience
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
Good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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 Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
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.
