Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford

Name: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Address: 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, 06103-2802, United States
Telephone: +1 860-713-3131

#60 among attractions in Hartford

Park, Relax in park

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Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (address: 300 Columbus Blvd) is a place located in Hartford (Connecticut state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°45'55"N latitude and 72°40'4"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Hartford Megabus (bus, 7 min walk), Hartford (train, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Connecticut Science Center (museum, 2 min walk), Founders Bridge (bridge, 3 min walk), Constitution Plaza (park, 4 min walk).

Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°45'55"N, 72°40'4"W

Address

300 Columbus BlvdDowntown HartfordHartford 06103-2802 United States

Contact

+1 860-713-3131

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Mortensen Riverfront Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park.

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
14 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~1570 ftSW
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
8 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
~1350 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
7 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
15 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
~310 ftSW
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
2 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
18 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~1800 ftW
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
9 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
~1650 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
8 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~840 ftS
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
5 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
~630 ftW
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
4 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
~1760 ftNE
Bridge
Bulkeley Bridge, Hartford
9 min walk • The Bulkeley Bridge is the oldest of three highway bridges over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut. A stone arch bridge composed of nine spans, the bridge carries Interstate 84, U.S. Route 6, and U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Connecticut Science Center, Hartford (2 min walk), Founders Bridge, Hartford (3 min walk), Constitution Plaza, Hartford (4 min walk), Phoenix Life Insurance Company Building, Hartford (4 min walk).

How to get to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (7 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (20 min walk)

Train

Hartford (20 min walk)