Behind the Rocks Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit Behind the Rocks
Popular places to visit
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Behind the Rocks
The Capitol Hotel
Nothing
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Our room was great & the breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
Very reasonably priced with dining options nearby. Staff were very nice. Check-in and checkout were very easy. Unfortunately, I did not know how to adjust the thermostat and made my night uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Not exactly sound proof, but slept through worse
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The room was clean and staff was friendly. We enjoyed the queen beds.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Excellent service. Good hotel for pets
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Behind the Rocks
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
Parkville
When in Parkville, you can plan a visit to Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
