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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
The Capitol Hotel
"Location was amazing!! On and off the highway easily. Walking distance to local restaurants, peoples arena, and Bushnell park. Felt safe. Breakfast was good and breakfast area was very clean. Our hotel view of the city was beautiful. Our 1 night stay was good with some things to take into consideration: ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
"We really liked how the hotel was off the Main Street but still close the highway. Upon check in we felt really rushed. Once we entered the area where our room was all we could smell was marijuana. Once we got into our room we noticed holes in the ceiling, stained carpets, ripped curtains and a stained ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
"The receptionist dont pick up calls to listen Telephone Its just for show There was no wifi so I had to purchase 30 usd data to join online meetings The bed was noisy because it was cheap steel I could hear noise from the upper tenants hitting walls and floor"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
"The room stunk of smoke. Bed was comfortable, thankfully we only slept there and left for the airport super early. Shuttle driver was super friendly."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
"The front staff was super nice let me stay over the check out time because of delay in my flight. The property can use an upgrade badly. But for 1night stays yes"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Motel 6 Enfield, CT - Hartford
"The room reeked like Urine and the floor has puddles of liquid all over. There was trash all over walkway of rooms."
Reviewed on May 30, 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.
