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…

Hooker Brewery at Colt – Located at the historic Colt Firearms building in Hartford, this facility has a large tasting room and a private room capable of accommodating up to 60 people. Hooker is Connecticut’s local brewery with a national reputation. Their mission is to be the first choice among Connecticut’s beer drinkers. More…

Bloom Bake Shop – Located at 80 Pratt Street in Hartford, CT. 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…

Urban Lodge Brewing Co. – A new location in Hartford 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…

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

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…

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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