Coltsville Self-Guided Tours
Explore the sites and history of Coltsville National Historical Park through a self-guided walking tour.
20-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Historical Park · CT
Things to do in Coltsville
The National Park Service lists 4 things to do at Coltsville National Historical Park. 4 have no extra fee, 4 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park
Colt Park, once apart of the estate of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Colt, was deeded to the City of Hartford in 1905. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities that appeal to people of all ages.
1 Hour Year-round Pets allowed
Playground
Strike a Pose at the Armory
The Blue Dome and Rampart Colt have long graced the skyline of Hartford and have stood as a symbol of the famed industrialist Samuel Colt.
30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
The Story of the Colts: Symbolism at the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House
The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House were commissioned by Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt in remembrance of her husband, infant children and their son.
1 Hour Year-round Pets allowed
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Coltsville. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- Coltsville National Historical Park — things to do on nps.gov