Mark Twain House

Mark Twain House

The Mark Twain House and Museum was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) from 1874 to 1891. The author wrote several of his famous books here including Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Clemens enjoyed living in the house, partly because he knew many different authors from his Hartford neighborhood, such as Harriet Beecher Stowe who lived next door and Isabella Beecher Hooker.

Location

351 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, Hartford County
Connecticut, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: The museum is located just off Interstate 84, and there is a large parking lot available for visitors. From the east, take exit 48A for Asylum Avenue, then turn right onto Farmington Avenue. From the west, take exit 46 for Sisson Avenue, then turn right onto Farmington Avenue.

By bus: The CTtransit bus system has several routes that serve the Mark Twain House area, including the 60, 64, 66, and 72. Visit cttransit.com for schedules and fares.

By train: The Hartford Line commuter rail service connects New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield, Massachusetts, with frequent trains running throughout the day. From the Hartford station, take the 66 bus to the museum, or take a taxi or ride-sharing service for a short trip.

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