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Rip Roaring Adventures
Rafting
👍👍 This was one of the absolute best experiences. This group was a family owned an operated crew and you could tell! Everyone was so welcoming, personable and professional. Scooty was our guide and he ensured that my 5 year old daughter was not only safe but having a great time on the lower river. He k...
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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Wisconsin Automotive Museum
Museum
👍👍 It's a nice place to see old cars and learn a little history. It's all self guided so your not rushed through. And it doesn't cost an arm and leg to get in. I'm definitely going back. And for the steam train fans. It's the home of Soo line locomotive 1003.
4.80 (388 reviews)
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Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Catholic cathedral
👍👍 I like to attend mass at different CT Catholic churches, and this was #39. There is street parking and a lot behind the cathedral. The exterior is modern and 'cold', but the interior will take your breath away. Open, spacious, and modern but traditional in that it had the stained glass. It's all ver...
4.80 (297 reviews)
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Bushnell Park Conservancy
Park
Picturesque, urban park featuring historical tours, a playground, carousel, fountain & an arboretum.
4.70 (716 reviews)
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Wisconsin DNR
State park
Forested park with hiking trails through glacial hills & valleys plus swimming, camping & fishing.
4.70 (486 reviews)
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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch
Memorial park
👍👍 It is a huge arch. This memorial is such a majestic city landmark. Its so beautiful even just driving through or gazing from Bushnell Park. We couldn’t climb but Im sure it would be worth it. This is truly a gem in the middle of the Hartford. Autumn season is the best time ti visit.
4.70 (41 reviews)
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The Mark Twain House & Museum
Historical place museum
Home to author Mark Twain & family, 1874-1899, & where he created his most famous characters.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
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Connecticut Science Center
Science museum
Science center aimed at kids & teens with more than 100 exhibits, a 3D theater & educational labs.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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Bushnell Park Carousel
Park
Restored carousel from 1914 featuring 48 hand-carved horses, 2 chariots & a Wurlitzer organ.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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Riverside Park
Park
Bustling Connecticut River park with a boathouse, picnic hubs, trails, sport courts & playgrounds.
4.60 (775 reviews)
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Willowbrook Park
Park
👍👍 Clean park. Love the soft installed mat on the ground. No wood chips or dirt!!
4.60 (197 reviews)
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Episcopal church
👍👍 This beautiful building hosts several vibrant services each week. I try to attend regularly to bolster my spiritual health. Definitely calms my nerves and raises my morale.
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Connecticut's Old State House
Historical place museum
Built in 1796, the original seat of the state legislature is now a historical landmark & museum.
4.50 (341 reviews)
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Historical landmark
Former home of abolitionist & author Harriet Beecher Stowe, offering interactive guided tours.
4.50 (218 reviews)
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Woodlawn Union Park
Park
👍👍 One of our favorite parks to play at. The trees are beautiful, the parks are simple and there’s plenty of space to roam and even a small wooded area with a trail to hike around.
4.50 (215 reviews)