Local Attractions

The new Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau  and the City of Hartford are rolling out the red carpet for the New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Children.   Nestled on the Connecticut River,  the City of Hartford is home to some of our nation’s most memorable residents - Mark Twain, Samuel Colt and Katharine Hepburn, to name a few.  Is art your thing?  Visit The Wadsworth Atheneum, America’s  oldest public art museum and enjoy half-priced admission with your conference credentials.  A techie?  The Connecticut Science Center is Hartford’s newest attraction and just a walk away from The Hilton.  And don't forget the Mark Twain House. 

Restaurants 

Dining in Greater Hartford serves up something for every taste. 40 restaurants within 6 Downtown blocks feature the finest in steakhouses, the friendliest of Mom and Pop’s, and enough beers on tap city-wide to satisfy even the most discriminate of brew lovers.     Dine on the picturesque Farmington River, inside a restored grist mill or delight your tasting palette on The Connecticut Wine Trail.

Shuttle

And don’t forget about the ease of getting around Hartford.  The Star Shuttle is a free shuttle service which loops around the downtown area and connects the venues and hotels.

Contact

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