Behind the Rocks
Hartford
Visit Behind the Rocks
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.
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.
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 State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
Top hotels in Behind the Rocks
The Capitol Hotel
Great location and a very clean and comfortable room. The staff was very helpful and went out of their way to help me.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The place was great. enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Check in woman 2 shift was fabulous!!!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Ezy to airport.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Have no complaints love the stay
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Behind the Rocks
Parkville
Though Parkville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.
South West
While South West might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Frog Hollow
While Frog Hollow might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South End
While there might not be top attractions in South End, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
South Green
Though South Green might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
