Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in West Hartford, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 75 m
Descend 86 m

Experience West Hartford in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in West Hartford

Sight 1: The Village for Families and Children

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The Village is a social service agency providing community services and resources for at-risk families and children in Hartford, Connecticut. With an organizational history dating to the early 19th century, it is one of the oldest such institutions in the state. Its architecturally distinguished campus, located 1680 Albany Avenue, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: The Village (Hartford, Connecticut) (EN), Website, Heritage Website

1552 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 2: Connecticut Governor's Residence

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The Connecticut Governor's Residence serves as the official home of the governor of Connecticut. It is located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford.

Wikipedia: Connecticut Governor's Residence (EN), Heritage Website

179 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Prospect Avenue Historic District

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The Prospect Avenue Historic District encompasses a predominantly residential area in western Hartford and eastern West Hartford, Connecticut. The 300-acre (120 ha) historic district extends along Prospect Avenue from Albany Avenue to Fern Street, including most of the area between those streets and the Park River to the east, and Sycamore Street and Sycamore Lane to the west. The district includes 240 contributing buildings and 48 non-contributing buildings, most of them residences built between 1880 and 1930. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Wikipedia: Prospect Avenue Historic District (EN), Heritage Website

747 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Elizabeth Park

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Elizabeth Park is a city park located in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut. It covers 102 acres and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is owned by the City of Hartford, and jointly maintained by the City and the Elizabeth Park Conservancy working together.

Wikipedia: Elizabeth Park, Hartford (EN), Heritage Website

1372 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 5: A. Everett Austin House

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A. Everett Austin House

The A. Everett Austin House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 130 Scarborough Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It was the home of Wadsworth Atheneum director Arthur Everett "Chick" Austin Jr. Chick Austin built the house in 1930 after seeing the Palladian Villas of the Veneto on his honeymoon. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1994, for its distinctive architectural style and for its association with Austin, the Atheneum's director 1927–1944.

Wikipedia: A. Everett Austin House (EN), Heritage Website

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