Visit South West
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
South West Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 2025/11/29
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Excellent service all over
Reviewed on 2025/12/11
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Bookee the king suite. More than enough room for 2 people. Has a full fridge and kitchenette wwgich as nice for light cooking. Close to the airport. Most of the staff was friendly, had a dlightissue with one of the desk staff during check in but the other staff corrected it. Cleqn room, clean building, ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Room 150 is the first room in from the parking lot. HVAC has very good heat. Use fan Auto mode unless you like continuous fan sounds. Curtain is a little long, gets blown around by HVAC. Staff supplied paperclips to shorten curtain. Bathroom sink stopper stuck down. Room has a renovated stall shower ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/14
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
Have no complaints love the stay
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington by IHG
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. However we pre paid for breakfast and lunch and didn’t receive it for our stay.
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
Other neighborhoods around South West
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Barry Square
If you're spending some time in Barry Square, Webster Theater and Assaiante Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 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.
South West, CT
- Connecticut Convention Center
- Xfinity Theatre
- Mark Twain House & Museum
- University of Hartford
- Connecticut Science Center
- Trinity College
- Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Hartford Hospital
- Elizabeth Park
- Connecticut River
- Dunkin' Donuts Park
- Connecticut State Capital
- Webster Theater
- Ski Sundown
- University of Connecticut Health Center
