Hartford, CT: A Capitol Reason to Stay A Few Days in This Route 6 City

Connecticut State Capitol Building

If you’ve ever been curious about why Connecticut is called The Constitution State, Hartford is the best place to find out. The groundwork for the US Constitution was laid right here – in a 1639 sermon, The Fundamental Orders, by the Reverend Thomas Hooker – calling for a representative government in Connecticut.Home to the State Capitol, the Old State House (where you can ogle a two-headed calf), Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, an arcade-like state-of-the-art Science Center, America’s first public Art Museum, and a plethora of great restaurants,  there’s more to this Insurance hub than actuarial tables.  Come for the business, stay for the pleasure on this constitutional Getaway.

For lots more about where to go, what to do, where to eat and stay, check out this Getaway Mavens post.