Clay-Arsenal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Our pick of the best Clay-Arsenal Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Yes to everything
Reviewed on 5 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
I flew into Bradley Airport in Hartford CT at 1 am and was picked up by the Shuttle service and brought to the motel.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Im happy with the stay
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clay-Arsenal
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Constitution Plaza while you're exploring the area.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of St. Joseph and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
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.
