Connecticut’s capital, Hartford has a lot to see and do and to see them best rent a car of your choice and drive through the city the way you want. Check out the Old State House dating back to 1796 and the Connecticut State Capitol, both now being designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Best Attractions to Visit in Hartford
- Learn about Connecticut’s history at the Museum of Connecticut History. Located just across the State Capitol, the museum has on display everything you ever wanted to know about Connecticut. The museum also houses a huge collection of Colt firearms and coins.
- State Capitol is undeniably one of the best places to visit when vacationing in Hartford. The best part about this beautiful building is the huge gold dominating the structure.
Major highways in Hartford
- Interstate 84 runs across the state of Connecticut and serves as the main highway which runs from Scranton. Originally the highway was constructed to head from Hartford to Providence.
- Starting from New Haven, Interstate 91 is the other major highway serving the city of Hartford. Route 2 and Route 15 are the other two highways serving the city.
