Bradley international airport is a multifunctional airstrip located in Hartford County, in the State of Connecticut. It serves as a public, commercial flight zone as well as a military transport unit in the state. Tucked within the Windsor Locks of Connecticut, this airport is just 15 minutes away from the main town.
When you arrive at the airport, the first item you should tick on your checklist is a car hire. If it wasn’t on your list before, you definitely should add it. Later you will realize the benefits of having your own means of transport as opposed to relying on shuttles or taxis.
Attractions of Bradley Town
What better way to enjoy this town than having your own car hire to take you around. There are plenty of places to visit as well as activities to keep you busy during your holiday. As you enjoy the lovely summer weather of Bradley you can spare some time to see some of these attractions.
- The Earthplace - this attraction is located in West Port which gives you a 1hour 40min drive in your car rental from the main town. Earthplace serves as a reminder to humanity that we should care for our environment and the life that is in it. Several educational events are held here for both kids and adults regarding which are meant to create environmental awareness.
- Mystic Seaport - this is the largest maritime museum you will find in America. It was launched in 1929 and today gives a history of four iconic vessels used in the past centuries like the Charles Morgan ship. It will take you 1hour 25 minutes drive from Bradley to this attraction.
- Mark Twain House – the Mark Twain House is located on Farmington Avenue in the same county of Hartford. It will only take you 54 minutes to get to the museum and get to learn the life and times of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who used to dwell in the house now a museum.
- Wadsworth Atheneum - this is the oldest museum you will find in Hartford County that houses, art pieces collected from both French and American artists as well as great landscape paintings from the past. Located on Main Street in Hartford, it will only take you 55 minutes in a car rental to get there.
There is more to Bradley town than the four amazing attractions above. When you have the time with you, visit other attractions like the Connecticut Science center, New Haven Green or the Old State House.