Copernican Observatory & Planetarium Tours

Whether you'd like to learn more about our role in the universe, or stare up at stars and planets that shine in the night sky, Copernican Observatory & Planetarium will bring out the astronomer in you.

If you're staying a while in New Britain, Copernican Observatory & Planetarium is a great place to start your sightseeing. This out-of-this-world attraction is one of numerous attractions worth seeing here. Trinity College, Mark Twain House & Museum, and Central Connecticut State University are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Holiday Inn Express Vernon - Manchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Vernon - Manchester by IHG

2.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 21
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Hartford (BDL)
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Clean, very nice staff, excellent breakfast, hotel is a little dated.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury

Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury

3 out of 5
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per person
Sep 12 - Sep 15
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Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Hartford (BDL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
The property is kind of old but it was clean and well maintained, the area was quiet with easy parking. The staff was friendly and professional.

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

4 out of 5
Downtown Hartford
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Sep 18 - Sep 21
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Atlanta (ATL) to Hartford (BDL)
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Went for a festival and it was perfect walking distance to the park and the cleaning staff was amazing

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Copernican Observatory & Planetarium

Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
2.5 out of 5
712 Cedar Street, Newington, CT
Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South
The Capitol Hotel
The Capitol Hotel
3 out of 5
440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
The Capitol Hotel
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
2.5 out of 5
1 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT
Extended Stay America Suites Hartford Farmington
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington
2.5 out of 5
301 Colt Hwy, Farmington, CT
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington
Holiday Inn Express Hartford – Newington, By IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hartford – Newington, By IHG
3 out of 5
2553 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT
Holiday Inn Express Hartford – Newington, By IHG
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington
3 out of 5
2 Farm Glen Blvd, Farmington, CT
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plainville
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plainville
2.5 out of 5
400 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plainville
The Farmington Inn & Suites
The Farmington Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
827 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
The Farmington Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
2 out of 5
1341 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT
Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford
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