Connecticut is full of history and not just any history, a literary history. New Haven has one of the oldest colleges with Yale University. One of the best reasons to travel to Connecticut is for their large selections of museums with paintings from some of the greatest names in art history. Then the capital of Connecticut, Hartford features some famous literary names such as Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
In addition to being known for Yale University, New Haven is also know for the Peabody Museum of Natural History and an International Festival of Arts and Ideas that is held each June in which there are world class exhibits that you can enjoy. Hartford is the largest metropolitan city in Connecticut. There are excellent museums that honor the literary greats such as Mark Twain.
In Hartford there are two excellent hotel options. The first is the Hilton Hartford Hotel. This is a twenty-two story building with over a hundred bedrooms that are all connected which makes it an excellent option for those who are traveling with larger families. It also features two restaurants, an indoor pool, a health club and some room service.
The other top option in Hartford is the Goodwin Hotel. This is a lovely Victorian style hotel that was originally built in 1881. It also features a in house American restaurant, a lounge, a fitness center, concierge service and dry cleaning.
In New Haven the first of the top two hotels is the Omni New Haven. This is a part of the Omni chain which is very reliable. This hotel is an excellent choice since it is located within walking distance of all the theaters, the Yale campus and the two main museums. In addition, it offers a restaurant on the nineteenth floor which offers excellent views of the surrounding areas.
The second top option in New Haven is the Three Chimneys Inn which is a mansion that was built in 1870. This is an excellent Victorian B&B which offers excellent services in addition to an exercise room and a health club. It is a popular option for the business individuals who are interviewing Yale students for upcoming jobs.
The main attraction in Hartford is the Mark Twain House. This is a nineteen room house that provides an excellent example of the style in the late nineteenth century. It was recently renovated and now includes an education and visitor centers that has galleries, a small cinema, a café and a gift shop.
In New Haven one of two main attractions is the Peabody Museum of Natural History. There are three floors that are filled with all sorts of natural history exhibits including the Great Hall of Dinosaurs. The second main attractions of New Haven is the Art Gallery at Yale University. The collection of French Impressionists and American Realists in this Art Gallery are noted throughout the world.
