ATTRACTIONS

Hartford Attractions

The Riverfront

Riverfront Recapture is a non-profit organization working to reconnect metropolitan Hartford with the Connecticut River. It has established a network of four beautiful parks and public recreational facilities along seven miles (11km) of shoreline. Here, free events are staged year-round, and visitors can walk, run, bike, picnic, enjoy boating and rowing activities, fish or set sail on a river cruise.

Address: Various locations along the Connecticut River, beginning just north and ending just south of downtown. Comprehensive map available online; E-mail: Info@Riverfront.org; Website: www.riverfront.org; Telephone: (860) 713 3131; Admission: Free

Hartford Attractions

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

The Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the United States, and the highlight of its permanent collection exposes visitors to a unique American movement: the Hudson River School. These fine paintings, originally obtained by Daniel Wadsworth, are now considered American masterpieces.

Address: 600 Main Street; E-mail: info@wadsworthatheneum.org; Website: www.wadsworthatheneum.org; Telephone: (860) 278 2670; Opening time: Wednesday to Friday 11am to 5pm (first Thursday of the month 11am to 8pm); Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm; Admission: $10 (adults), children under 12 are free. Other concessions available. First Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm are $5

Hartford Attractions

Old State House

The Old State House was built in 1796. It is one of the oldest state houses in the country and has been named a National Historic Landmark. Visitors can tour the magnificently restored rooms, listen to the audio tour and visit the education centre and museum shop.

Address: 800 Main Street; Website: www.ctosh.org; Telephone: (860) 522 6766; Opening time: Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm; Admission: $6 (adults), $3 (children 3-17), children under 6 are free