Car Rental Hartford - Exploring Hartford

New England's ‘nutmeg state’ boasts beautiful beaches, rolling hills, picturesque lodgings, fascinating history and incredible casino excitement. Not far from Hartford are a variety of destinations worth visiting, including the beautiful Litchfield Hills, the Housatonic River and the Connecticut River Valley, as well as cities with interesting history, such as New Haven, Danbury, New London, Mystic and Waterbury. Connecticut's diversity is reflected in the variety of state parks, beaches, quaint village greens, and hiking and biking trails.

Foxwoods Resort Casino, offers over 6,700 slots, 360 table games, a comfortable Poker Room, the Ultimate Race Book, High-Stakes Bingo and Keno, as well as over 1,400 hotel rooms. Here, guests can enjoy the finest in headline entertainment in the Fox Theater, dance the night away in one of five nightclubs/lounges, and dine in one of the 24 fabulous restaurants. Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, featuring superb exhibits on the area’s natural history and Native American Indian culture, is just a shuttle ride away.

Spend a few hours floating down the four kilometres of the picturesque Farmington River, and speeding through three sets of wild rapids on specially made individual river tubes. River tubes, life jackets and a ride back to the parking area are included with admission. Alternatively, children of all ages will find thrills and fun provided by the over 130 rides, shows and attractions at Agawam’s Six Flags New England theme park.

Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Exhibits include a 19th century seafaring village with tall ships, nearly 40 historic buildings, dynamic displays and America’s first preservation shipyard. Other fascinating edutainment venues in Connecticut include: the New England Air Museum at Windsor Locks and the Valley Railroad, which runs along the Connecticut River Valley from Essex.

Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, is representative of New England’s quaint rural villages. The 81-hectare community features over 40 authentically-reproduced buildings, as well as a working farm. Dining, shopping and lodging are available and serviced by a historically costumed staff.