South Meadows Travel Guide
Hartford
Visit South Meadows
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.
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 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 Meadows
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Clean and spacious room. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Capitol Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Very good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Staff very pleasant, room nice and clean! Would recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Very clean and quiet stay! Staff are very helpful
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Am working in the area. Days Inn is, by far, the best and most economical hotel. Heating is very good. Hot water is hot enough.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Meadows
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Cultural Center.
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.
Barry Square
While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center.
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.
