Clay-Arsenal
Hartford
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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.
Trinity College
Explore the campus of Trinity College, during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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 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.
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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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Top hotels in Clay-Arsenal
The Capitol Hotel
Great location for arriving by train and seeing the Capitol
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
Good
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
Great
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
Property was clean but no amenities at all. Bathroom not really clean.”, found long hairs all around that were not mine Service was okay but a little snarky Only 2 towels and 2 facecloths for 2 people for 2 days, no extra supplies No glasses or any flatware. No ice bucket or ice trays in the ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Absolute worst hotel bed I have ever slept in
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clay-Arsenal
Downtown Hartford
Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Hartford Stage or Dunkin' Donuts Park while you're exploring the area.
Sigourney Square Historic District
Though Sigourney Square Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum.
Upper Albany
While Upper Albany isn't home to many top sights, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House & Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Asylum Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Asylum Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center or Mark Twain House & Museum.
Northeast
If you're spending some time in Northeast, Keney Park and Circus Fire Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
North Meadows
Unique features of North Meadows include the live music and theaters. Make a stop by Xfinity Theatre or Connecticut River while you're exploring the area.
