Clay-Arsenal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 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.
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 State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Clay-Arsenal Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
"Decent Stay, But Room Condition Left a Lot to Be Desired... The location and staff were fine overall, but the condition of our room was disappointing. Cleanliness and amenities both fall well below what I'd expect from any hotel stay. On arrival, we noticed the room was not properly cleaned. Beyond ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"The room itself was clean, the bed also seemed clean. There is no refrigerator/microwave. The biggest issue I had was with the bed, the bed needs a big upgrade. Every movement you would hear the metal springs crying out, I'm not sure if it's springs inside the mattress or the box spring, but it was ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
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Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"Everything was as expected"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
"Cons: Sketchy neighborhood. Sketchy people drinking in the parking lot at 3pm on a Tuesday. Poor breakfast. Dimly lit hallways. Pros: Room was reasonable, but nothing special. Good water pressure."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"it was fine for a one night stay"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Clay-Arsenal
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Hartford Downtown Farmers Market while you're exploring the area.
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.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Park and Connecticut Historical Society Museum.
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
