Clay-Arsenal Travel Guide
Hartford
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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 Clay-Arsenal
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
Red Roof Inn Meriden
Excellent service. Good hotel for pets
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford - Bradley Airport
Place to stay for my next morning flight
Reviewed on 23 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
Other neighbourhoods around Clay-Arsenal
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Keney Park and Circus Fire Memorial.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
North Meadows
Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theatres. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.
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.
