St. Joseph Cathedral – Hartford

St. Joseph Cathedral – Hartford

This church as quite a history. No matter your religious affiliation you can go inside and admire the beautiful stain glass windows, and the quiet solitude. I spent quite some time just sitting taking in the beauty of the widows and the stories that they told. The...
Harriot Beecher Stowe House – Hartford

Harriot Beecher Stowe House – Hartford

This house is next door to the Mark Twain House. They have a nice visitor center with a gift shop. You will want to call ahead and make reservations as they only allow a limited number of people through the house at one time. These are guided tours. You can save a few...
Mark Twain House – Hartford

Mark Twain House – Hartford

The Mark Twain House is just a wonderful example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. The house is beautiful inside and out. Everywhere you look there is an interesting piece of architecture. The tours are guided by a reenactor. I happened to get the maid....
Bushnell Park

Bushnell Park

Bushnell Park is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. A great place to have a picnic if you brought one with you. The main attraction is the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch. This Arch was built to honor those that fought during the Civil War from...
Museum of Connecticut History

Museum of Connecticut History

At the Museum of Connecticut History, you will find the Colt Gun Collection. If you are a gun enthusiast, you do not want to miss this little gem. If you are not a gun enthusiast you should not miss this HISTORY Lesson. The Museum is free and located at 231 Capital...