Title: Behind the Rocks Travel Guide: Best of Behind the Rocks, Hartford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Behind the Rocks](https://expedia.co.uk/Behind-The-Rocks-Hotels.d6346451.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hartford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hartford.d180005.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hartford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hartford.d180005.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Behind the Rocks Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Behind-The-Rocks.d6346451.Car-Hire-Guide)[Behind the Rocks Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Behind-The-Rocks.d6346451.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Behind the Rocks Travel Guide ## Hartford ## Visit Behind the Rocks Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hartford travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford.dx180005) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven - Connecticut, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501171/39c4bbaf-4e11-4b3b-a603-788e7158eaba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trinity College Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trinity-College-Hartford.d501171.Attraction) ![Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071383/30b7fad6-5b3e-42d6-b540-4325295d1ccf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bushnell-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts-Downtown-Hartford.d6071383.Attraction) ![Mark Twain House which includes heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501147/27bd184b-99c6-4894-bd70-078a355862f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mark-Twain-House-Museum-Asylum-Hill.d501147.Attraction) ![Connecticut Science Center which includes interior views as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237458/b4cb60a6-f5a9-4018-beb4-fa589b78a4c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Connecticut-Science-Center-Downtown-Hartford.d6237458.Attraction) ![Bushnell Park featuring château or palace, a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507270/e8240890-18dc-467f-a282-8051f46f3d37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bushnell-Park-Downtown-Hartford.d507270.Attraction) ![The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum located in Hartford, Connecticut.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180005/c6451015-4b4f-4c8c-aea0-a618bbb7da00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 great live music and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wadsworth-Atheneum-Museum-Of-Art-Downtown-Hartford.d501159.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Behind the Rocks ![The Capitol Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6777/2c26b973_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Capitol Hotel 440 Asylum St Hartford CT £72 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,180 reviews) Everything was just perfect loved the view to the Capitol fromtye 9th foor Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=6777&PinnedHotelID=6777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) ![Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1619200/1619197/f7719b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG 149 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT £67 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Windsor Locks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) The room was not as clean as I expected. I witnessed stained pillowcases, a dirty remote control, the shower head was rusted and the walls of the shower had soap scum. It was necessary to wipe down all surfaces and I had to request new pillowcases and an additional blanket to cover the old chair ... Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1619197&PinnedHotelID=1619197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2943100/2943093/5cf369a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford 351 Pitkin Steet East Hartford CT Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £90 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in East Hartford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,124 reviews) The rooms was clean the staff was friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=2943093&PinnedHotelID=2943093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford - Bradley Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14480/775bdf7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford - Bradley Airport 16 Ella T. Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT £104 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor Locks. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=14480&PinnedHotelID=14480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) ![Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4632/c8edc11d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport 1 Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks CT £195 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor Locks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) Clean room. Comfortable bed. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=4632&PinnedHotelID=4632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1700/1637/1dfc2c6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown 315 Trumbull St Hartford CT £132 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hartford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Clean easy and kind people Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=1637&PinnedHotelID=1637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346451) [See all 636 properties in Behind the Rocks](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6346451) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford-Parkville.dx816061068205215744) ![Pyramid memorial to Mark Howard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180005/8fb65815-0a34-4c70-927d-8e9defe15bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South West While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford-South-West.dx816061754413039616) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barry Square While visiting Barry Square, you might make a stop by sights like Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford-Barry-Square.dx816061498691555328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford-Frog-Hollow.dx816061154198966272) ![Pyramid memorial to Mark Howard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180005/8fb65815-0a34-4c70-927d-8e9defe15bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South End If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartford-South-End.dx816061667305725952) ![Dramatic cloudscape and autumn landscape over Connecticut State Capital building in Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346449/5e12dd4d-8c15-41aa-bd7c-bbfe7a7a403c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Green While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall. 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