DJ Fox

We are going to Hartford Ct the first week of Oct for 10 days. Any info on "don't miss sites", festivals, and restraunts ???

THNX for any help!!

Sammy Redd

Hartford is not one of the world's great travel destinations, to be sure. However, there are some worthwhile things to see. At the top of the list is the Wadsworth Atheneum, the city's art museum. A real surprise. The oldest and one of the best museums in the country. Small enough, though, that even the non-museum goer will probably have a good time and not be overwhelmed. Also be sure to visit the Mark Twain House. Twain lived in Hartford for many years and built a fantastic Victorian mansion in the city. Very worthwhile tour for literary and architecture buffs. Abt. a half hour south on I-91 is New Haven, home of Yale University and the very best pizza in the country. The town is very depressed economically, but the university is beautiful and there are a nice variety of shops, restaurants, and museums close to campus. Wooster Street is New Haven's "Little Italy" and home to world famous pizza joints such as Pepe's and Sally's. Have a great time!

Bob

New England is one of the most beautiful places in the world during the fall. Foliage viewing is a "must-do" item, since you'll be visiting as we enter "prime" season. If you're up for a short hike, drive to Simsbury (10 minutes from Hartford) and take the 45-minute walk up the trail to Hueblein Tower. The tower is over 100 feet, standing atop Talcott Mountain. From there, you'll have a breathtaking view of the magnificent colors, for dozens of miles. Take a drive through northwestern CT, and see the countryside. There are many country fairs around the state. Book a hot-air balloon or scenic airplane ride.

Bob

New England is one of the most beautiful places in the world during the fall. Foliage viewing is a "must-do" item, since you'll be visiting as we enter "prime" season. If you're up for a short hike, drive to Simsbury (10 minutes from Hartford) and take the 45-minute walk up the trail to Hueblein Tower. The tower is over 100 feet, standing atop Talcott Mountain. From there, you'll have a breathtaking view of the magnificent colors, for dozens of miles. Take a drive through northwestern CT, and see the countryside. There are many country fairs around the state. Book a hot-air balloon or scenic airplane ride. Just make sure to book your hotel in advance.. It's the one time of year when no-occupancy signs can be found in CT.

Luisa

First, call for your free guide: 1-800-CT-BOUND !!
Definitely, the foilage viewing and Hartford museums. Don't miss the shoreline, Mystic and the 2 new casinos (Foxwoods is much more than JUST a casino, it's an "experience") The Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle, and a little cruise down the river. So much to do in so little time. Your guide will help you plan it all out. Have fun!

susan

If you are sports fans at all, head north on rt 91 to springfield -- Basketball Hall of Fame. It's right off the highway and you can't miss it. Lots of neat interactive displays. Definitely get off the beaten path to check out the foliage in the Connecticut Valley. college campuses for mount holyoke and smith are particularly nice. i second the vote for the mark twain house.

Carolyn Eckert

There are many things to do in the Hartford area. I would suggest theater at the Hartford Stage Co. or music at the Bushnell Memorial Auditorium. The State capitol building is open for tours. Old Wethersfield is a great destination if you like 18th century architecture. The Webb Dean Stevens houses are open for tour. Also, the Noah Webster house in West Hartford has tours. Drive through the center of Farmington on route 10 for stately architecture, including Miss Porters School, or try a drive to Brooklyn Ct (easter side of state) to eat at the Golden Lamb Buttery (about 1 hour drive). You are coming at a perfect time for beauty and I hope you enjoy it.
Cari

Lisa

You will be near my Favorite restaurant, Madeline in Windsor Locks, just outside of Hartford, off I-91, It is very expensive, but fabulous. Enjoy.

Tasha8182

As mentioned previously, there is some beautiful archetecture in Old Wethersfield, but there are many houses built way before the 1800's. My house was built in the 1870's and it coudl be considered a new house in the block. Some of the more historic houses date back to the 1600's when Wethersfield became the first town settled in Connecticut. If your hungry, head over to Village Pizza or Village Tavern for some excellent food a la Art & John.