I arranged a charter bus trip to Hartford with my fiancée and some close friends early this year. We took a week long leave from our work and enjoyed these days in charming Harford.
Hartford and its outlying cities offer many historic buildings such as the Old State House, the delightfully quirky Mark Twain home, and the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks.
Hartford is home to historic and cultural attractions, many of which you can see absolutely free. Whether you’re planning your first visit to Connecticut’s capital city or you’re a resident looking for something fun and affordable to do in your own back yard, here’s a quick look at 10 free things to do right in Hartford.
Today, Mark Twain’s House and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center are both open to the public and provide a fascinating look into the two authors’ lives. We have enjoyed touring the Old State House, which was completed in 1796 and is considered the oldest statehouse in the United States.
We asked our charter bus driver to take us to Bushnell Park, which is another historic site, as it is the nation’s oldest public park. A variety of festivals and entertainment are found throughout the year at this park, including the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz.
Among the numerous places we went, I extremely was amazed at Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens. We took so many pictures there and it is a must see for anyone who visits Hartford. The other great place to visit was the Real Art Ways which is filled to the brim with contemporary art. When we first arrived there in our charter bus, our first impression was thrilling.
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