Barry Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barry Square
Popular places to visit
Connecticut Science Center
Leave your textbooks at home and learn about science by playing, exploring and inventing your way through this interactive science center in Hartford.
Mark Twain House & Museum
Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
While seeing a play or concert in Hartford’s historic venue, look up to admire one of the largest ceiling murals in the United States.
Bushnell Park
Relax near the pond or take a ride on the antique carousel at one of America’s oldest publicly funded parks, located in the heart of Hartford.
Connecticut State Capital
After visiting Connecticut State Capital, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hartford. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
Explore Hartford’s portion of the Connecticut River at this park. Walk along the Riverside and Sculpture trails, go boating or enjoy a picnic outside.
Our pick of the best Barry Square Hotel Deals
The Capitol Hotel
Yes the room is clean n staff excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Southington by IHG
The staff was kind and courteous from the moment we arrived. Our room was very clean and our breakfast was good as well. We would most likely return if in the area in the future.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Room was clean and comfortable and easy check in.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Perfect stay before a long flight.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Springfield South Enfield
Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was good, hotel was clean. Location was convenient. Easy stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barry Square
South Green
While there might not be top attractions in South Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Hartford City Hall.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Frog Hollow
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frog Hollow and surrounding area, you can visit Connecticut State Capital and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.
Behind the Rocks
When in Behind the Rocks, you can plan a visit to Webster Theater and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sheldon-Charter Oak
While visiting Sheldon-Charter Oak, you might make a stop by sights like Connecticut River and Charter Oak Tree Memorial.
South West
While South West isn't home to many top sights, Webster Theater and Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
