About this city
Also known as: Insurance Capital of the World
Hartford is the historic capital city of Connecticut, beautifully situated along the banks of the Connecticut River in Hartford County. Founded in 1635, it stands as one of the oldest cities in the United States, deeply steeped in early American political, industrial, and literary history. Hartford achieved global prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as a supreme financial capital, earning the title of the 'Insurance Capital of the World' due to hosting the world headquarters of legendary underwriting institutions. The city pairs prominent corporate towers with magnificent Victorian residential architecture, historic public parks, and landmark cultural institutions.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Tour the grand Gothic Revival-style rooms at the Mark Twain House & Museum where the author wrote his classics. View an impressive collection of European and American masterpieces at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Stroll through Bushnell Park to admire the soldiers monument and ride the historic carousel. Visit the historic Connecticut State Capitol building.
