A New England Getaway That Offers a Rich History and a Wealth of Activities

Looking to visit New England? It’s easier than ever from Phoenix. Did you know Breeze Airways offers nonstop flights between Phoenix and Hartford, Connecticut?

Hartford offers a variety of activities for visitors. Here are some top picks:

Love history and literature? You’re in for a treat. Visit the Mark Twain House and Museum. Mark Twain is a literary icon authoring such works as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. You’ll be able to check out the 25 room Victorian Gothic home as well as see artifacts from Twain’s life. It’s not to be missed.

Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist and the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to see her former home and learn more about how she fought against slavery.

Take a guided tour of the Connecticut State Capitol. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the stunning legislative chambers, gaze at the majestic dome and learn more about the state’s government.

Check out the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: This is one of the oldest operating art museums in the United States and offers an impressive number of works from pieces from ancient Greece and Rome to Renaissance works to impressionist pieces and more.

There are other attractions like the Connecticut Science Center and the Connecticut Historical Society Museum, but if you don’t want to spend all your time indoors, be sure to try some outdoor activities too. You could visit Bushnell Park to enjoy the flora and fauna or get a close-up look at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch. Elizabeth Park Conservatory has a beautiful rose garden when it’s in season too.

Visitors can also enjoy performing arts at TheaterWorks, local breweries, seasonal festivals and more. To find out what’s happening and more information on the various attractions, visit hartford.com.