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Ranked #1 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”TheaterWorks is much better“ 14/05/2013
- ”Hartford Stage is the greatest“ 09/05/2013
Category: Theatres
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Hartford Stage, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the leading resident theatres in the United States, known...
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Hartford Stage, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the leading resident theatres in the United States, known internationally for entertaining and enlightening audiences with a wide range of the best of world drama, from classics to provocative new plays and musicals and neglected works from the past. The theatre has earned many of the nation's most distinguished awards, including the Regional Theatre Tony Award, the Margo Jones Award for Development of New Works, OBIE and New York Critics Circle Awards, an Elliot Norton Award and a 2007 Bank of American Neighborhood Builders Award.
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Ranked #2 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”WorthVisiting While in Town“ 21/05/2013
- ”Wonderful Museum!“ 11/05/2013
Category: Art Museums
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The first public art museum in the United States features 50,000 pieces ranging from ancient to contemporary, the largest...
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The first public art museum in the United States features 50,000 pieces ranging from ancient to contemporary, the largest collection of Hudson River School paintings in the world, an impressive array of Pilgrim-era furnishings and European and American art.
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Ranked #3 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Number One Destination“ 25/05/2013
- ”Great Tour!“ 24/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
Mark Twain and his family lived in this 19-room mansion on Farmington Avenue from 1874-1891. Many rooms are lavishly decorated by Associated Artists, the interior design firm... more »
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Ranked #4 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Just beautiful“ 25/05/2013
- ”nice location, not a special park, bea...“ 13/05/2013
Category: Gardens; Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
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This walkers' haven, with several gardens along its wildflower trail, a lovely pond and sports and concert facilities, is...
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This walkers' haven, with several gardens along its wildflower trail, a lovely pond and sports and concert facilities, is best known for its magnificent rose garden, with 800 varieties of roses.
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Ranked #5 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Nice, Historic Place To See A Show“ 19/05/2013
- ”Nice Theater, but don't sit in the upp...“ 12/05/2013
Category: Theatres
The Bushnell theatre is Hartford's premier theatre destination. Many traveling productions of popular Broadway shows stop in Hartford. Some shows that have played the Bushnell... more »
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Ranked #6 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”A Gem“ 21/05/2013
- ”beautiful house, friendly guide“ 26/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Harriet Beecher Stowe was the best-selling author of the anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A 21st-century museum and...
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Harriet Beecher Stowe was the best-selling author of the anti-slavery novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” A 21st-century museum and program center, the Stowe Center offers interactive and engaging tours of Stowe’s home and garden and programs designed to inspire action on social justice issues. Themed tours change monthly; specialized tour experiences and discussion-based contemporary issue programs regularly offered. In 2012-13, marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the continued sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the 200th anniversary of the birth of abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, Stowe's favorite brother.
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Ranked #7 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Beautiful for walking and photo taking“ 08/05/2013
- ”Lovely, quiet, well kept“ 29/03/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #8 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Can't beat the intimate atmosphere“ 24/05/2013
- ”Intimate Theatre Perfection“ 25/04/2013
Category: Theatres
Hartford's professional Off-Broadway-style theatre.
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Ranked #9 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”More than old books“ 25/04/2013
- ”A Hidden Gem“ 02/04/2013
Category: Libraries
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Ranked #10 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Wonderful Experience“ 14/05/2013
- ”Hands on Fun!“ 08/05/2013
Category: Science Museums
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Ranked #11 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Impressive-- but please - Preserve Tho...“ 21/05/2013
- ”Beautiful Building!“ 19/05/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
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A tour of the gold-leaf-domed capitol includes the Hall of Flags and, when they're in session, a chance to see the state...
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A tour of the gold-leaf-domed capitol includes the Hall of Flags and, when they're in session, a chance to see the state senate and house of representatives in action.
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Ranked #12 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Homelessness“ 14/05/2013
- ”This is the GOLD standard in conventio...“ 06/04/2013
Category: Convention Centres
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Ranked #13 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Not Always A Safe Feeling There!“ 19/05/2013
- ”Hartford Central Park Redux“ 25/04/2013
Category: Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
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The first public park in America that was financed with public funds, Bushnell Park draws visitors to its 1914 carousel, and...
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The first public park in America that was financed with public funds, Bushnell Park draws visitors to its 1914 carousel, and also features memorials honoring Civil War and Spanish-American War soldiers and some 150 varieties of trees.
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Ranked #14 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Beautiful Campus and Chapel“ 12/05/2013
- ”the price is right“ 25/04/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #15 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Great Place to Take The Kids!“ 01/10/2012
- ”Learn about Ct. history“ 23/09/2012
Category: History Museums
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit museum, library, research and education center...
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit museum, library, research and education center that strives to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through research assistance, exhibitions, tours and programs for all ages. The colorful and interactive "Making Connecticut" exhibit is filled with more than 500 historic objects, images, and documents telling the story of Connecticut from the 1500s through today.
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Ranked #16 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Very informative...“ 14/05/2013
- ”good to see!!“ 10/04/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Historic Sites
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This landmark building and former seat of state and then city government is filled with surprises: a canon blast at the start...
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This landmark building and former seat of state and then city government is filled with surprises: a canon blast at the start and end of each day and a museum of oddities including a stuffed two-headed calf.
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Ranked #17 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Fun night out“ 04/03/2013
- ”Love the Concept, Seems Like a Bumpy S...“ 03/03/2013
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #18 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Beautiful Church!!“ 19/05/2013
- ”The stained glass windows are worth th...“ 13/08/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #19 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Learn about trash and recyclling“ 07/05/2013
- ”Not trashy enough for me“ 25/04/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Museums
This may seem like an obscure sightseeing attraction, but the more than 400,000 who have visited it found it very interesting. It's a recycling center owned and operated by the... more »
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Ranked #20 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Step Back in Time“ 21/05/2013
- ”Old Hartford meets new“ 29/03/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #21 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”XL center“ 08/04/2013
- ”good concert venue“ 16/03/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #22 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Great view“ 17/05/2013
- ”IT'S A TOWER“ 21/03/2013
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers; Observatories/ Planetariums
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The observation deck of this 1919 neo-classical pink granite building offers a panoramic view of the city, the Connecticut...
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The observation deck of this 1919 neo-classical pink granite building offers a panoramic view of the city, the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside.
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Ranked #23 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Is no more- Merged with Hartford Stage...“ 18/02/2013
- ”Excellent educational program for youn...“ 13/01/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #24 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Tranquility in the City“ 25/04/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #25 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”good to see“ 12/04/2013
- ”way of life tamil connecticut church“ 10/05/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #26 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”History Brought to the Foreground“ 22/08/2012
Category: Tours; Historic Walking Areas
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Part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, this route includes important historic homes, churches, grave monuments and other...
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Part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, this route includes important historic homes, churches, grave monuments and other important sites relative to the African-American journey from slavery to freedom during the 19th century.
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Ranked #27 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”A Gem on Main Street, Hartford“ 06/07/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Hartford's oldest remaining house, built in 1782 as the home to Eliza Butler and her husband Rev. John McCook, offers a fine...
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Hartford's oldest remaining house, built in 1782 as the home to Eliza Butler and her husband Rev. John McCook, offers a fine collection of vintage furnishings, paintings and Oriental artifacts.
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Ranked #28 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Striking residence“ 07/01/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #29 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”A Treasure Trove of CT Artifacts“ 20/08/2012
- ”Subpar state history museum, but worth...“ 21/06/2012
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #30 of 40 attractions in Hartford
- ”Much better places to see“ 12/11/2012
- ”More than an Armory“ 03/10/2012
Category: Military Museums
Completed in 1909, this 165,000-square-foot building served as the headquarters of the Connecticut Military Department.
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