Hartford, Connecticut

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

The nation's oldest public art museum (1842). World-renowned collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, modernist masterpieces, Impressionist paintings, American furniture, decorative arts, cutting-edge contemporary art. Restaurant (860-728-5989);

Hartford Civic Center

Old State House

Oldest State House in the nation. Restored 1796 National Historic Landmark. An interactive audio tour explores the historic rooms and the site. Experience the multi-media exhibit "History is All Around Us."

Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens

First municipal rose garden in the country;

The Connecticut Historical Society Museum

Award-winning, family-friendly, and educational exhibits, programs and events, plus a nationally significant library explore the state?