The Talcott Mountain State Park is open 365 days a year, from 8:00 AM until sunset.
2026 Tower Operating Schedule
Open Friday, May 22nd, 2026 and will close Monday, November 2nd, 2026.
The Tower is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during those months.
Daily Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hike. View. Celebrate!
Tower Toot Festival Returns Oct 18–19, 2025
Enjoy peak foliage, scenic hiking, live music, hearty bites—all while supporting the preservation of the iconic Heublein Tower. A fall tradition not to miss!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Great Reception
From 1948 to 1950, WTHT, an FM station operated by The Hartford Times, used the tower as its antenna site
A Presidential Offer
Many famous people have been guests at the Heublein Tower. In the early 1950s, at a Hartford Times gala, the Republican Party asked General Dwight Eisenhower to run for president.
X-Ray Vision
At the turn of the 20th century, Arthur Heublein,a doctor at Hartford Hospital, pioneered the use of X-rays and radium treatments for cancer patients.
It's How Steak is Done
In 1895 the Heublein family begins manufacturing A-1 Steak Sauce in the U.S.
How the Wind Blows
Original designers Smith and Bassette designed the Heublein Tower to withstand 100 MPH winds.
Going Up!
The Heublein Tower was one of the first private residences to purchase and install an Otis Elevator during the Victorian Era.