Experiences

Connecticut State Capitol

Connecticut's gold-domed State Capitol of 1880, above Bushnell Park, is the capital's signature landmark and offers free public tours of the legislative chambers and Civil War memorials.

Hartford / Capitol Avenue checked 2026-06-19

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Connecticut River and wooded hills viewed from the grounds of Gillette Castle — Connecticut River from Gillette CastleRegional context image for Connecticut River Valley, Essex, East Haddam, and river-town planning.Photo by Joe Mabel on Wikimedia Commons, cropped - CC BY-SA 3.0

Practical fit

Why it is in the guide

A free, central landmark that orients a first Hartford walk above Bushnell Park.
Official source covers tour times, the public entrance, and accessibility.

Details

Visitor basics

Address 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106

Phone +1-860-240-0222

Website Official site