[One-day maple viewing tour] Mark Twain House + Bushnell Park + Huberian Tower | Quality travel and great value
- 1 Day
- Maximum Capacity: 15
Adult
Child
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
15
Language
Chinese, English
Highlights
1. Visit Talcott Mountain State Park, the best place to view maple leaves in Connecticut; 2. Visit the Mark Twain House Museum to experience the Victorian Gothic architecture; 3. Tour the heart of Hartford and take in the city's famous landmarks.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Maple Foliage Tour in Connecticut
Connecticut Cultural Tour
The first stop is Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. First, visit the Mark Twain House Museum. This former residence was Mark Twain's residence from 1874 to 1891 and is located in Hartford, Connecticut. Before that, Mark Twain lived in Hannibal, Missouri. The former residence consists of 19 houses and adopts Victorian Gothic architectural style. It is famous for Mark Twain's major literary works here, such as "The Gilded Age", "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "The Prince and the Pauper" and "The Adventures of Life on the Mississippi".
Next, we will go to the downtown of Hartford, Bushnell Park, to enjoy the maple leaves. Built in 1860, Bushnell Park is the first municipal park in the United States funded by citizens. Since the park is located in the center of Hartford, visitors can easily enjoy many famous landmarks of the city, including the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, the Connecticut State Capitol, the Corning Fountain, the Bushnell Park Carousel, the Performance Hall, and the Park River.
Our next stop will be Talcott Mountain State Park, the best place in Connecticut for autumn maple viewing. The park is located on the top of Talcott Mountain, with a 165-foot tower on the top of the mountain - the Huberian Tower. The tower was built in 1914 by successful entrepreneur Gilbert Huberian and was originally used as a vacation spot. After Mr. Huberian's death, the tower was acquired by the Hartford Times and was often used to entertain celebrities from all walks of life. President Eisenhower once held a party here. We will stroll along the 1.25-mile Talcott Mountain Road, enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery, and climb the 120 steps to the Huberian Tower. The beautiful scenery on the top of the mountain complements the magnificent panoramic view of Hartford, leaving a deep impression.
Kind tips:
If the tourist attraction is closed during holidays, the tour guide will adjust the itinerary based on the actual situation.
Food and Beverage Services:
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: Not included
- Dinner: Not included
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Included
- Professional tour guides will accompany the group
- Professional tourist car
- Pickup service
Excluded
- Your airfare and related transportation costs to and from your departure point
- Service fee for tour guide and driver: Each guest pays a service fee of $12 USD per day for the tour guide + driver, calculated based on the number of days of the trip. Guests who enjoy free airport pick-up and drop-off need to pay a tip of $12/trip/person
- All personal expenses (e.g. phone bills, meals and personal insurance, etc.), meals (except for special gifts and group bookings that include meals)
- All mandatory fees listed in the itinerary must be paid when booking or joining the tour
- Other expenses not listed in Fees Included
From $88.00
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