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Flying to Hartford With Aer Lingus

Flying to Hartford with Aer Lingus is an exciting new opportunity. Are you looking for a fun and entertaining trip to take? Look no further than Hartford, Connecticut! This vibrant city is full of history, culture, and entertainment. From the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art to the Mark Twain House and Museum, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Hartford is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is home to the oldest public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, in the USA. The museum has over 50,000 artefacts, spanning 5,000 years, with everything from ancient Egyptian to modern American pieces. The Mark Twain House is also located in Hartford. Once home to the legendary writer Mark Twain, author of ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’, the house is now a historic museum.

If you’re looking for outdoor activities, you’ll find plenty of options in Hartford. Take a stroll through Elizabeth Park, the oldest public rose garden in the United States, or explore the trails of the Connecticut River Greenway. Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the USA and offers a peaceful respite from the busy city. For those looking for a more adventurous experience, try whitewater rafting on the Farmington River.

When it comes to dining, Hartford has it all. From classic Italian restaurants to modern gastropubs, you’ll find a variety of delicious options. Be sure to check out the city’s many craft breweries and distilleries for a unique experience, such as the Hartford Flavor Company, a woman-owned distillery famous for it’s all-natural botanically-infused liquors. And, a trip to New England wouldn’t be complete without trying some of their famous fresh seafood, such as a lobster roll from the Capital Grille.

The Connecticut Science Centre is an interactive museum perfect for kids and adults alike, with exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to space exploration. Their most recent programmes include ‘Under the Canopy’, an immersive exhibition about the fascinating world of rainforests, ‘History of Flight’, a collection of lectures about space travel and the potential of space warfare and ‘Sensory Friendly Day’, where the centre lowers the volume and dims the lights for children with sensory processing issues so they can experience the centre in a comfortable environment.

Hartford is a great destination for a weekend getaway or a longer holiday. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and endless entertainment options, you’re sure to have a memorable experience. 

You can now fly directly into Bradley International Airport, Connecticut with Aer Lingus. Bradley International Airport is New England’s second-largest airport. It has been recognised nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel and has been recognised as one of the top 10 airports in the USA.

When Aer Lingus returns to Bradley International Airport, its nonstop service will be operated by an Airbus A321neo LR, Aer Lingus’ most sustainable long-haul aircraft. The Airbus A321neo LR, which comprises both business cabin and economy class cabin, delivers up to 20% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions and close to 50% reduction in noise footprint when compared to previous generation aircraft. Individuals travelling with Aer Lingus will also benefit from the added convenience of Dublin Airport, which offers U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance. This means that Bradley International Airport bound passengers will be able to complete all necessary requirements in Dublin ahead of their departure.

For more information, visit Aer Lingus.

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