📜 Architectural oddity in Hartford, Connecticut, featuring a blue onion dome. It's the remnant of Coltsville, a utopian village built by Samuel Colt for his workers, preserving his industrial legacy. 🔍 Designated a National Historic Landmark and approved as a national park. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore a significant historical site with unique 19th-century industrial architecture and Samuel Colt's industrial legacy. 🚶‍♀️ Take walking tours, including ascending the Blue Onion Dome for magnificent views, or enjoy self-guided exploration of the grounds. 🌳 Discover remnants of a planned utopian village with landscaped parks and workers' housing. # Why Avoid 🚧 Park is still in development, services are limited. 🚫 No official visitor center or regular programs yet. # Tips 💡 The National Park Service offers workshops and tours on-site. 🗓️ Limited programming is offered May-August. 🚶‍♀️ Grounds are open 24/7 for self-guided exploration. # Hours 🕒 Park grounds open 24/7; limited programming May-August.