The City of Hartford has rolled out the red carpet for all National Congress and Visa Championships attendees. We invite you to visit our city and region and enjoy the sights and sounds of all there is to do. Continue to visit this page for additional exclusive offers for event attendees participating in the Go Hartford program.
| Destination |
Address / Contact Information |
Activity / Detail |
Offer Details |
Price |
Star Shuttle Stop # |
Mohegan Sun Casino |
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
www.mohegansun.com
888.226.7711 |
Casino, Dining, Retail and Entertainment |
Twice daily trips from the CT Convention Center this New England Casino with discounts for Margaritaville! No reservations necessary!
Click here for the offer |
$22 |
#1 |
Foxwoods Casino |
350 Trolley Lane Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT 06338
www.foxwoods.com
800.369.9663 |
Casino, Dining, Retail and Entertainment |
Twice daily trips from Union Station with discount coupons for play and dining! No reservations necessary! |
$23 |
#8 |
Wadsworth Art Museum |
600 Main Street
www.wadsworthatheneum.org
860.278.2670
Wed, Thurs, Fri 11-5
Sat & Sun 10-5 |
The oldest public art museum in the country is just steps away from The Convention Center. |
Half off admission for Congress and Visa Championship attendees. ($5.00) |
$5 |
#2 |
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center |
77 Forest Street
www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org
860.522.9258 |
Visit the home of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin Click here for more information |
TBD |
$6-9 |
n/a |
Mark Twain House |
www.marktwainhouse.org
351 Farmington Avenue
860.247.0998 |
Ghost Tours! The Mark Twain House was featured on Ghost Hunters! Now you can get a behind the scene's look at their shocking discoveries! Click here for more information |
TBD |
$9-15 |
n/a |
Mystic Seaport |
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
www.mysticseaport.org
860.572.5315 |
The nation's leading maritime museum. Explore American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th-century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action |
Dattco is providing a charter tour to this New England Tourist Must-See! Check back often for more information! |
TBD |
n/a |
Zip Line Tours |
2011 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
www.leadershipsports.com
860.622.8726 |
Traversing suspension bridges 40 feet in the air! Zipping from tree to tree, obstacle to obstacle! Cruising the northeast's longest, fastest zip line! |
Click here for details |
TBD |
n/a |
Connecticut Science Center |
250 Columbus Blvd
www.ctsciencecenter.org
860.520.2119 |
With 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events. |
20% discount for Visa Championships Attendees and Fans! Click here for downloadable coupon! |
20% off admission |
#1 |
Lincoln Financial Riverfront Walk |
Star Shuttle Stop #1 to Mortensen Plaza
www.riverfront.org/parks/lincoln |
Take a walk along the river and experience award-winning sculpture reflecting the life and values of Abraham Lincoln. |
Free! |
FREE |
#1 |
Laser Quest |
3005 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT
www.laserquest.com
860.666.2097 |
Laser Tag |
Ask about the Triple Play Special! Click here for the offer |
TBD |
n/a |
Bowling |
2143 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT
www.bowloramact.com
860.666.5411 |
Bowling - Open 24 Hours a day! |
Open 24 Hours a day! |
$2.50 |
n/a |
Theater |
233 Pearl Street
www.theaterworkshartford.org
860.727.4027 |
“High” With Kathleen Turner |
Group Discounts! Check back for more details! |
$39-49 |
#7 |
Real Art Ways |
56 Arbor St
Hartford, CT 06106
www.realartways.org
860.232.1006 |
Ongoing and Changing events and exhibits |
Group Discounts! Check back for more details! |
TBD |
n/a |
Hartford Belle Cruises |
Star Shuttle Stop #1 to Mortensen Plaza
www.hartfordbelle.com |
Take an hour long lunch cruise from the steps of the Convention Center or a Happy Hour Sunset Cruise |
Group Discounts! Check back for more details! |
$8-19 |
#1 |
Yankee Candle Factory |
25 Greenfield Road
South Deerfield, MA
www.yankeecandle.com |
Here at our flagship store is where you'll find 400,000 candles in over 200 different famous Yankee scents. |
Dattco is providing a charter tour to this famous retail outlet |
TBD |
n/a |
Blue Back Square |
Located just 5 miles from downtown Hartford, Interstate 84 West
Exit 43
www.centerandsquare.com/ |
Blue Back Square is a unique shopping, dining and entertainment destination with over 30 exciting locations. |
Stop by one of the five Welcome Centers for discount offers to the retail and dining options |
TBD |
n/a |
West Farms Mall |
500 West Farms Mall
Farmington, CT
www.shopwestfarms.com
860.561.3024 |
West Farms mall is the largest indoor retail mall in the Greater Hartford area. Visit high end boutiques and your favorite retail chain in one spot. |
Stop by one of the five Welcome Centers for discount offers to the retail and dining options |
TBD |
n/a |
Riverfront Parks |
One of the five riverfront parks.
www.riverfront.org |
Join a 5K race or enjoy the sounds of The Hartford Pops during the Visa Championships! |
Click here for complete event calendar! |
FREE |
#1 |
Black Bear Saloon |
187 Allyn St. (#1 on the map)
www.blackbearhartford.com
860.524.8888 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Carbone's Ristorante |
588 Franklin Ave. (#2 on the map)
www.carbonesct.com
860.296.9646 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Dish Bar and Grill |
900 Main Street (#3 on the map)
www.dishbarandgrill.com
860.249.3474 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Feng Asian Bistro |
93 Asylum St. (#4 on the map)
www.fengrestaurant.com
860.549.3364 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Mayor Mike's |
283 Asylum St. (#5 on the map)
www.mayormikes.com
860.522.6453 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Morton's The Steakhouse |
852 Main St. (#6 on the map)
www.mortons.com
860.724.0044 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Salute |
100 Trumbull St. (#7 on the map)
www.salutect.com
860.899.1350 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Spris |
10 Constitution Plaza (#8 on the map)
www.sprishartford.com
860.247.7747 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Trumbull Kitchen |
150 Trumbull St. (#9 on the map)
www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/trumbull
860.493.7417 |
Participant in the Taste of the Visa Championships. Click here for details |
Nutritional Meals will be served with a gymnastics twist. |
Varies |
Varies |
Offer valid from 8/11/10 through 8/14/10, while supplies last. Submit three (3) or more eligible receipts for purchases with a valid U.S. issued Visa card within 24 hours of your last purchase and receive two (2) tickets to the USA Gymnastics 2010 Visa Championships from 8/11/10 through 8/14/10. No minimum purchase amount is required. Limit one pair of tickets (value of $80) per three (3) Visa receipts and per day. Tickets are extremely limited and available on first come, first serve basis. Tickets may not be resold. Visa and USA Gymnastics reserve the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Void where prohibited.
Offer valid from 8/11/10 through 8/14/10, while supplies last. Make an eligible purchase of $20 or more with a valid U.S. issued Visa card and receive one complimentary gymnastics themed pin (value of $3). Submit your receipt to the Old State House Welcome Center for redemption. Limit one complimentary pin per Visa cardholder. Visa and USA Gymnastics reserve the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Void where prohibited.
