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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Bushnell Park Carousel

1914 Stein and Goldstein hand-carved merry-go-round with 36 jumper horses and 12 stander horses; band organ is a 1925 Wurlitzer.

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Things to Do in Hartford

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Austin Arts Center

Annually presents over 40 events featuring guest artists, faculty and students.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Butler-McCook House & Garden & Main Street History

Hartford's oldest house, was home to four generations of Butlers and McCooks. Tours highlight the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford

Final resting place of Revolutionary War soldiers and 17th-century settlers including African-Americans and Hartford's founder…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown

350 rooms (five suites), rest., lounge, TV, exercise room, O pool.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Behind the Scenes at The Bushnell

45-minute tour highlighting the center?s early history, the artistic interior, and past performances.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Artworks Gallery

Twelve annual exhibitions, lectures, workshops, readings and performances.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Charter Oak Cultural Center

Connecticut's first synagogue (1876), offers tours, exhibitions, concerts and performances representing the city's diverse cultures.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Central Regional Tourism District – River Valley/C

Andover, Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, Chester, Cromwell, Deep River, East Granby, East Haddam, East…

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