Austin Arts Center 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 203-297-2498, Mix of music, theater, dance and visual arts featuring guest artists, faculty and students. Events are presented during the academic year from September through April more... 

Bushnell Park Carousel (circa 1914) Jewell Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-585-5411, Merry-go-round is a gorgeous three-row park machine with 36 jumper horses, 12 stander horses, 2 chariots and a Wurlitzer 153 band organ. more...

Bushnell, The 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-987-5900, Premier performing arts center with over 500 events annually. Offering broadway, symphony, opera, and dance. more... 

Crown Palace Odyssey Theatre 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06107, 860-570-0842, Experience an odyssey of sights and sounds at this giant screen theatre that features a variety of large format films meant to entertain and educate viewers. 

Asylum Hill Congregational Church (circa 1866) 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, Asylum Hill, 860-525-5695, A member of the United Church of Christ, this historic church features Gothic architecture and outstanding stained glass windows. Many notables including Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe have worshipped here. Services offered include Saturday Evening Service at 5:00 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. more... 

Butler McCook House & Gardens (circa 1782) 396 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-522-1806, Hartford's oldest house, Butler McCook House contains Hartford's oldest collection of art, antiques and household items. Its restored Victorian garden is a sight to behold.

Christ Church Cathedral 45 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06111, 860-527-7231, Home of the Episcopal Diocese for the State of Connecticut, this beautifully restored church is one of the oldest Gothic churches in the nations and features the work of many distinguished architects and artisans. Tours are available. 

Harriet Beecher Stowe House (circa 1883) 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-525-9258, A painted brick cottage containing 17 rooms and halls once owned by the famed author best known for writing Uncle Toms Cabin. more...

Mark Twain House, The 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-247-0998, Visitors can take a tour of the legendary author's home. Both an oddity and a beauty, this home will be sure to capture your attention and admiration.  more... 

Old State House, The (circa 1796) 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-522-6766, Designed by Charles Bulfinch, this is the oldest state house in the nation. Many major state and national events were, and continue to be held in this location. This building is a registered National Landmark. more... 

State Capitol & Legislative Office building 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-240-0222, Victorian Gothic building with state executive offices, legislative chamber, and historic displays. 

Traveler's Tower 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183, Downtown, 860-277-4208, 800-277-0111, This is one of the signature buildings of Hartford's insurance industry.  more... 

Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford Corner of Gold & Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-561-2585, A final resting place for the Revolutionary War soldiers; there are approximately 6,000 graves. From 1640 to the 1800's this was Hartford's only graveyard.  more... 

Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-695-6280, Founded in 1774, this large library contains approximately 500,000 items including books, audio books, reference materials, and children's books. They also feature special collections such as the Hartford Collection, a collection of works by Hartford authors, and the Patent and Trademark Collection. A cafe is located inside the library that serves gourmet teas, coffees, and pastries. more... 

Menczer Museum of Medicine & Dentistry 230 Scarborough Street, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-236-5613, This museum displays instruments and medications used during the 18th and 20th century. The museum's hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. more... 

Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-757-6335, A collection of many firearms, changing exhibits, and portraits of the governor. The main focus of the exhibits are Connecticut's government, military, and industrial history. more... 

Pump House Gallery 60 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106, Bushnell Park, 860-543-8874, Tudor designed English cottage that is actually a working pump house and an art gallery. It's the only public gallery in a municipal park in Connecticut.  

Real Art Ways 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-232-1006, An alternative multi-disciplinary arts organization that presents and supports contemporary artists and their work, facilitates the creation of new work, and creatively engages and informs audiences and communities. more... 

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (circa 1842) 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, Downtown, 860-278-2670, Considered to be one of the dozen greatest art museums in the United States, this world-renowned museum's collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, French and American Impressionist paintings, Meissen and Sèvres porcelains, costumes and textiles, American furniture and decorative arts. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission is charged except for Saturdays until noon.  more... 

Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens Located on the Corner of Prospect & Asylum Avenues, 860-231-9443, The centerpiece of this 102 acre park is its 15,000 bush rose garden. The park also has annual, perennial, shade, and herb gardens as well as a greenhouse. There are lawn areas, wooded sections and a picnic grove. The Pond House Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday. more...

Behind the Scenes at the Bushnell 6 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, 860-987-6000, Enjoy a 45-minute tour highlighting the center's early history, the artistic interior, and past performances. 

Heritage Trails Hartford Sightseeing Tours P.O Box 138, Farmington, CT 06034, 860-677-8867, This sightseeing company offers various tours around the Hartford area. A luxury mini-bus is used for the sightseeing tours. The most popular tour is of the Charter Oak. more...