South End Travel Guide
Hartford
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.
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.
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 State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
Top hotels in South End
The Capitol Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
All was satifactory. Room seemed a little dated compared to the one in Coventry RI.Staff was fine. If you are unfamiliar with the highway system around Hartford and you miss an exit you are in trouble.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Staff very pleasant, room nice and clean! Would recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Who was clean? Front desk was amazing.!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Im happy with the stay
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
South Meadows
Coffee shops and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers like about South Meadows. A stop by Connecticut River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Cultural Center.