South West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South West
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Our pick of the best South West Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
It was ok for the price
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
The hotel was super clean! Front desk was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Friendly casual staff. Plenty good room.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
It is very rare , the floors were vinyl flooring instead of dirty carpets. Lots of parking spots, very quiete and good working ac system. I strongly recommend this hotel to everyone and I-84 connection is 20 seconds
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
Nice hotel, clean room, helpful staff, easy parking
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South West
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.
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 Wethersfield Cove Park.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
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 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.
