Downtown Hartford Area Attractions

Downtown Hartford (the capital of Connecticut) is located about 8 miles to the north of the Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Windsor hotel. The downtown area offers visitors a wide variety of area attractions to enjoy.

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The 21 towns that make up the Greater Hartford Tourism District offer something for everyone – whether it's history, art or culture. Top tourist sites include the Old State House, which was built in 1796 and is the oldest in the country, featuring magnificently-restored historic rooms and an interactive audio tour, and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, the first public art museum in the country that spans some 5,000 years of art history.  Or for sports enthusiasts check out Rentschler Field, the new home of the University of Connecticut Huskies football team. Other attractions inlcude Nook Farm, which showcases the Victorian-style homes of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain and the ancient cemetery at Center Church. Tour Bushnell Park, featuring natural landscaping architecture developed by Hartford native Frederick Law Olmsted, the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch and an arboretum featuring rare and native trees. 

Visit the official website of Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau linked at the bottom of this page to learn more about the Greater Hartford area.

The Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Windsor hotel is located in the beautiful Hartford suburb of Windsor, only 9 miles from Bradley International Airport. Guests are treated to spacious upscale suites with fully equipped kitchens and complimentary high-speed Internet access plus an outdoor pool, whirlpool, Sport Court and a hot breakfast buffet. Whether traveling for business or leisure, our friendly staff takes great pride in anticipating and satisfying your needs, 24 hours a day.