Discover the Historic Charm of Connecticut's Old State House

Getting There

• Car

  From Housatonic Valley, get onto CT-8 North. Follow CT-8 North for approximately 25 miles. Merge onto I-84 East toward Hartford. Continue on I-84 East for about 10 miles. Take Exit 48 for Main St toward Downtown Hartford. Keep left at the fork and merge onto Main St. Connecticut's Old State House will be on your right at 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103. There may be parking facilities nearby, but fees may apply, so check local parking meters.

• Public Transportation

  If you're using public transportation, start by taking the Metro-North Railroad from Housatonic Valley to Bridgeport station. From Bridgeport, transfer to the Hartford Line and take the train toward Hartford. The trip will take approximately 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at Hartford Union Station, exit the station and take a short walk (about 0.5 miles) north along Main St to reach Connecticut's Old State House at 800 Main St. Be aware that train fares will apply, so check the Metro-North and Hartford Line websites for current pricing.

• Uber/Lyft

  For a more convenient option, consider using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your pickup location in Housatonic Valley. Enter '800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103' as your destination. The ride will take about 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Fares will vary based on demand and time of day, so check the app for an estimate before confirming your ride.