A strong Connecticut fit
This place stays in the guide because it improves a Connecticut trip in a concrete way, not just because it exists.
The Mark Twain House & Museum
Mark Twain's Gilded Age mansion at Nook Farm, his family home from 1874 to 1891 where he wrote his major works, is now a museum and Hartford's defining literary site.
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Travelers who want a Connecticut choice with clear practical value.
Hartford / Nook Farm
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Visit decision
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When it fits the trip
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Visit Details
Core facts before you go
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- Phone
- +1-860-247-0998
- Website
- marktwainhouse.org
- Category
- Historic house
What to know
Tickets and current hours are published under Hours & Admission on the official site; the house is at 351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford.Hartford's signature literary stop, tied directly to Twain's most productive years.Official source covers guided-tour times, tickets, and the Farmington Avenue location.
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