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Things To Do
Places to Eat!
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Heublein Tower
The hike is at Talcott Mountain. On the 30-45 minute hike are beautiful views of Connecticut and the surrounding New England states. At the top of Talcott Mountaint is Heublein Tower, a historical home turned into a museum with additional 360 degree views.
West Hartford Center
Great place to walk around, shop and eat delicious food. Restaurant options include Grants, Max Burger, Savoy and Treva. Additionally a solid spot to go out for drinks.
Blue Back Square
Right next to West Hartford Center that includes additional restaurants and stores. Recommend walking around both areas!
Connecticut Science Center
Great science museum right near the Hartford Mariott. Great indoor activity for kids and adults!
Mark Twain House & Museum
National Historic Landmark in Hartford, Connecticut. It was the home of America's greatest author, Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) and his family from 1874 to 1891. It is also where Twain lived when he wrote his most important works, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and The Pauper and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Public art museum, opened in 1842, focuses on 19th- & 20th-century American artists.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut that was once the home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Farmington River Tubing
Considering its August, it may be very hot! Bring your family down to the Farmington River Tubing which will put you in river tubes for a 2.5 mile ride down the wild and scenic Farmington River. Traveling over three sets of rapids, you'll experience a thrill as you splash through the white water.