Behind the Rocks
Hartford
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Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Explore the campus of Trinity College, during your travels in Hartford. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Behind the Rocks Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
Property was immaculate and comfortable. Desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Great deal for the money!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Convenient to stay for an early morning flight. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

The Capitol Hotel
The place is NOT like the pictures. It is outdated, our room smelled like mold and pure humidity, the only other smell around is marijuana.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Room clean and staff super friendly and very accomadating
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
Roach infested and inhospitable
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

The Farmington Inn & Suites
I decided to stay here because I thought it was quaint and nice and while both of those are true there were certain things that I'm used to from standard hotels that just were not present. When I walked into the room it was cold and I turned on the heat but even though it did warm up after a period ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Behind the Rocks

Parkville
Though Parkville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center.

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.

Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Frog Hollow
While Frog Hollow might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

South End
While there might not be top attractions in South End, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

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.
