Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority established in 1973 as a waste disposal agency. The agency is active in promoting the importance of recycling and alternative ways of dumping garbage without polluting the environment. The center opened a couple of museums like Trash Museum and Garbage Museum, presenting exhibits on recycling and educational tours are provided for the demonstrations conducted here. Visit the center to learn about more better ways of keeping the environment clean and dirt free.
Dunkin' Donuts Park is a huge baseball stadium which is home to the Hartford Yard Goats baseball team. The park has many facilities which are available to the fans and even for children as there is a kids club inside where they can play and have a fun time. Visitors can even rent out suites here which have an excellent view of the park and come along with many amenities. With a capacity to host more than 6,056 people for a game, this park is perfect to watch a game of baseball with your family and friends.
Take a break from your hectic city life and spend some time with your loved ones at the serene riverside of Connecticut River. This river is one of the longest rivers in the country and spans around 407 miles (655 kilometers). The river flows through Connecticut and Quebec (Canada) and meets the Atlantic Ocean through Long Island Sound. Connecticut River is home to several species of flora and fauna, like Rainbow Trout, American eel, Striped Bass and others. Besides, this is also a popular spot for boating.
Este edificio majestuoso fue diseñado por Donn Barber, el arquitecto detrás de la Biblioteca Estatal de Connecticut y la Corte Suprema, además de otros emblemas de Hartford. Es el segundo edificio más alto del estado y, con sus 34 pisos, ofrece una vista preciosa de la ciudad hasta el valle del río Connecticut al sur. En la actualidad, es uno de los muchos cuarteles centrales de la Travelers Insurance Company. El observatorio se encuentra en el piso 27 pero no está abierto al público general y solo se lo puede visitar con cita previa.