Attractions
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is known for its huge expanse of spectacular stained glass windows crafted in Paris, a ceramic tile mural behind the altar that is the largest of its kind in the world, and its majestic four manual Austin pipe organ. The cathedral serves as a repository for some of the most outstanding examples of contemporary ecclesiastical art - in stained glass, mosaics, and sculpture, in both metal and stone.
The Mark Twain House was the home of author Mark Twain from 1871-1891. The architectural style of the 19-room house itself is Victorian Gothic. Prior to be declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974, it functioned as a school, an apartment building and a library since. The home has since undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion dedicated to showcasing Mark Twain’s life and work.
Art lovers and history buffs will love the Wadsworth Atheneum. The museum is the oldest public art museum in the U.S and is home to approximately 50,000 objects spanning more than 5,000 years of world history.