South End
Hartford
Popular places to visit
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Cedar Hill Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Hartford. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in South End
The Capitol Hotel
The room was very clean and the staff very helpful and nice. The only thing k would mention is that even though the rooms are non-smoking, it smelled like stale smoke on our floor and in our room. Otherwise a very nice place!
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
The room disgusting cracked mirror ,television don’t work nor phone I was told that is all they had available the room was filthy I complained to the front desk I had 84 year mother sat up all night scared go to sleep what shame and disgrace whom ever was above our room made loud banging noise
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
Great
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
The room was clean but incredibly sparse as is the only had a single bar of soap and a roll of toilet paper. No tissues, shampoo or wash for the shower. I booked the room for 4 people but received only two towels. The second bed (pull-out couch) had no sheets and when I went downstairs I was handed ...
Reviewed on May 7, 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 South End
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Meadows
Visitors to South Meadows like its coffeehouses and seafood restaurants, and Connecticut River is a sight worth a stop.
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
