Travel to Hartford

Travel to Hartford , the exciting and vibrant city on the banks of the Connecticut River. Whether you want to bask in the air of the city life or engross yourself in the fragrance and beauty of nature, Hartford is the city for you. People from all over the country travel to Hartford for official purpose also as the city boast of being the ‘insurance capital of the world.'

This city has latent potential to be a famous urban tourist spots in the country though it fails to draw a significant amount of tourists every year. The rich history of the city and its intellectual inclination can serve as a major pull.

The main attractions of the city which travelers to Hartford should make it a point to see are:

• House of Mark Twain- the mansion where Mark Twain had spent a significant portion of his life is located in Hartford. The house is a witness to two of the most famous novels of Mark Twain ‘The Adventure of Tom Sawyer' and ‘The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn'. There are special visitor's tour and students ‘tours which are conducted every day.

• Elizabeth Park in Hartford: this park is famous for the variety and array of roses which marvels tourists all year long. The park also boasts of being the oldest rose garden of Untied States. Apart from around 2000 rose bushes the park is a proud owner of a greenhouse, herb gardens and rare tree species. The Pond House Café inside the garden is perfect retreat from the busy city life.
• Cruise on River Connecticut: the cruise on the Connecticut River gives pleasure to the travelers of Hartford and event to its residents. Entertainment cruise and brunch cruises are the special tours offered by some cruising companies.