HARTFORD (AND NEARBY)

Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ – consistently voted the best barbecue in Connecticut , Bear’s offers a wide selection of authentic wood smoked, Kansas City style barbecue, sauces, and sides. Visit their restaurant on Front Street for lunch or dinner daily. More…

Urban Lodge Brewing Co. – Located on Pratt Street in Hartford. Urban Lodge offers a full food and beer menu. As part of their Open Trail Initiative, they believe in the unique value of developing a personal connection with the natural world, and the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits that it provides. More…

Bloom Bake Shop – Located on Pratt Street in Hartford. Bloom Bake Shop offers a variety of fresh baked goods, coffee drinks, and grab and go bouquets as well as a variety of retail items sourced from other local small businesses in store. More…

Red Rock Tavern – Red Rock Tavern, formerly Kenney’s Restaurant, has been a family-run fixture in the Frog Hollow neighborhood and greater Hartford for 90 years. More…

First & Last Tavern – Italian food crafted using fresh, local seasonal ingredients to create signature flavors while delivering the most authentic taste of Italian cuisine. More…

Pratt Street – Located in Downtown Hartford, Pratt Street is a local hub for diverse characters to gather day and night to share the happenings of the city or just to have a meal with friends. More…

Hartford Prints – A little shop with a whole lot of cool stuff. We design our own apparel, Hartford and CT goods (stickers, patches, art prints, magnets, cards, and more, o my!). Also we love cards! If you thought you were coming in just for a CT cutting board and end up with three candles, a drink mixer, and a pair of socks, don’t say we didn’t warn you! More…

Gentle Bull Gift Shop – Gentle Bull is an intentionally curated vintage shop & gift store located on Historic Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut. We source vintage wears from all over New England, carry a variety of local handmade goods, and stock unique brands from all over the country. More…

Moreneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon – Known for impeccable personalized service, featuring designer clothing made in the U.S.A. and Europe. Here they pride themselves on the fit of their customer’s clothes and continue to offer in house fitting and tailoring services. More…

Hartford Athletic – Connecticut’s professional soccer team competing in the United Soccer League. For more information, follow on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook for exclusive content and updates. More…

Bushnell Park – In 1854 Hartford became the first city in America to spend public funds to build a public park. Home to a vintage 1914 carousel and the famous Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, it’s a great place to wander and explore. More…

Riverfront Recapture – Home to a variety of city parks, this non-profit organization strives to reconnect Hartford with the beautiful Connecticut River. Many annual events are held in the community boathouse, running trails and riverfront plaza. More…

Connecticut’s Old State House – Located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as one of Connecticut’s state capitols from 1796 to 1878 and Hartford City Hall from 1878-1915. Beautifully restored and preserved, this museum and civic space was declared one of the first National Historic Landmarks in 1960. More…

Connecticut Science Center – With 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events, the center offers endless exploration for children, teens, and adults. From physics to forensics, geology to astronomy, visitors have the sciences at their fingertips. More…

The Bushnell Performing Arts Center – Live performance venue for Broadway theatre, music, dance, travel films, opera, children’s theatre and special events. More…

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art – Founded in 1842, the Atheneum’s nearly 50,000 works of art span 5,000 years. Art, music, movies, children’s programs and more make this a destination for the whole family. Admission is always FREE for Hartford residents. More…

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