The Travelers Tower, Hartford

Once the seventh tallest building in the world, the Travelers Tower is a 34 story, 527 foot skyscraper in downtown Hartford. Though the tower serves as a headquarters for Travelers Insurance Company it is available to select visitors with invitation from employees in the building. Those lucky few can take in the views from the 27th floor observation deck.

Visitors to the observation deck will be able to look over the Ancient Burial Ground, Stone Field Sculpture and portions of Bushnell Park. The panoramic view allows tourists to see a number of government buildings and small public green spaces like Pulaski Circle and State House Square.

Even those who cannot enter the tower can marvel at the architecture while they stroll through Tower Square.

Travelers Tower is located between the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Connecticut's Old State House. It is also near the Connecticut Science Center. A visit to Travelers Tower is an excellent way to break up a trip that is centered around learning about the state's history.