West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 great live music 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The room was great and the staff was really helpful...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Capitol Hotel
Clean but still need some upgrades
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Very clean and the staff was kind and professional!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Convenient for airport transportation.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford - Bradley Airport
Bar was good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Mark Twain House & Museum or Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Upper Albany
Upper Albany might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of St. Joseph and Mark Twain House & Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parkville
When in Parkville, you can plan a visit to Mark Twain House & Museum and Playhouse on Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Clay-Arsenal
Clay-Arsenal might not have many top sights, but Dunkin' Donuts Park and Xfinity Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blue Hills
When in Blue Hills, you can plan a visit to Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion and Thomas Hooker Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
