A place for a beautiful face, the capital of a renowned state, and a city that was given the slogan “Come to Hartford. I Swear, It’s Fun.” We’re talking about Hartford, Connecticut, and although that slogan was made many years ago, it still rings true; Hartford is fun, and we have a list of places to visit to prove why. We can even bring around in one of our Connecticut charter buses.

Best Hartford Stops For Your Connecticut Charter Bus

Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities

Are you a Connecticut charter bus full of curiosity? Well then, the Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities is perfect for you. The museum was originally made in 1797 by artist and minister Joseph M. Steward. He was able to secure a studio on the 3rd floor of the new state house for the Connecticut General Assembly. Steward didn’t have many pieces to fill up the space, so instead, he showcased a display of oddities he had collected as a way to bring in customers. What did the collection include, you may ask? Waxworks, stalactites, and a bunch of stuffed animals, including a two-headed and dwarfed calf. Today the museum holds both new and old curiosities, bringing not just people from the state but all over the world. Go and get curious.

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Enter the home of the author of the books “The Innocents Abroad” and “Roughing It,” the Mark Twain House & Museum. Mark and his wife, aka Sam and Olivia Clemens, moved into the property on September 19, 1874. The home is 11,500 square feet with three floors and 25 rooms. This life of luxury didn’t last long, and when Sam and Livy faced financial problems, they had to move to Europe and eventually sold the house in 1891. The house’s style can be attributed to Louis C. Tiffany & Co., and yes, we’re talking about Tiffany and Co. The house incorporated things from artists of the aesthetic movement, which brought exotic interiors. Today you can explore the charm of the historic home and check out one of the numerous exhibits. This is a must-stop location for your Connecticut charter bus.

Ancient Burying Ground

This next spot will have you saying, “I’m dead,” because it’s full of graves. What’s the purpose of this place? Ancient Burying Ground is land that was dedicated to serve as a burial ground in 1640. There are around 5000-6000 people buried there with a variety of ethnicities and classes from the period of 1640 to the 1800s. It’s not all doom and gloom graveyards to see here; there’s also a Stone Field Sculpture that was donated in 1977 and consists of thirty-six boulders. Wait, there’s more; there’s also the Rev. Samuel Stone Statue. Have your Connecticut charter bus drop you off there and get a little spooky within a historic death pit.

Real Art Ways

Let’s delve down an artistic road toward Real Art Ways, home to innovative exhibitions and programming. This spot was created to bring artists and the community together. What can you and your Connecticut charter bus see there? Stunning visual arts from up-and-coming artists, live arts with outstanding performances, and public art projects. That’s not all, though; The Real Art Ways shows indie and international films. If all of this isn’t enough to get you to go, they also hold events, including their creative cocktail hour. Make your Connecticut charter bus stop by and bring out your inner creativity.

Cinestudio

Let’s take that Connecticut charter bus and go to the movies! Not just any old movie theater, though, the Cinestudio was created back in 1970 by a group of students in Clement Chemistry Building. From the grand opening, they knocked it out of the park, having sold-out shows. Today, Cinestudio runs as a cooperative with 50 students and volunteers working seven days a week, and in 2002, they became a not-for-profit organization. Check out the theater’s page for what showings they have available on their nightly projections.

Bushnell Park & Carousel

Round and round we go on a carousel made way back in 1914. Located in Bushnell Park stands this vision. Picture 48 hand-carved wooden horses and two lovers’ chariots. The carousel was restored by The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol. This carousel is special because it is one of three Stein and Goldstein carousels in the world. What does that mean? Well, Stein and Goldstein’s carousels have big teeth, bulging eyes, and colorful cabbage roses. Stein and Goldstein carousels were known as “artistic carousel manufacturers,” and get this, their carousels were about 15 mph faster at the time they were created in the late 1800s. Today, hundreds of people visit to ride the historic and rare carousel.

Salute

Eventually, you and your Connecticut charter bus full of friends will need to eat, and we know just the place. At Salute, you enter into contemporary decor that’s made to make you feel at home in an inviting environment that brings both new and old friends. Salute serves Italian cuisine with an extensive wine list of decadent food like chicken gnocchi, chicken parmesan, and pomodoro. Head over for food, laughs, and flavor.

Chartering A Bus In Connecticut

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