The city of THartford is the capital of Connecticut and the birthplace of famous American writer Mark Twain. Visitors can explore the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford to see documents, artifacts, and even the writing desk where Twain worked on some of his most famous and well known stories. The city and the surrounding area are also generally host to a number of Labor Day celebrations, including parades, fairs, car shows, music, and even a Renaissance fair, so whether visitors are traveling solo, as a couple, as a family, or with a large group of friends, Hartford has got them all covered for a fun weekend getaway.

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