Hartford, Hartford County, CT
Places to go in Hartford
34 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Arch Street Tavern
Music venue for jazz & other genres, with hearty pub fare & beer in a lofty barnlike space.
85 Arch St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Food & Drink
Aurora's Restaurant
399 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
Food & Drink
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
Local BBQ outpost serving smoked meats & sandwiches, plus comfort sides, in a low-key setting.
25 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Food & Drink
Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
Southern fare & BBQ in a hip, vibrant roadhouse with live blues, jazz & soul music.
350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Bushnell Park
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Bushnell Park Carousel
Restored carousel from 1914 featuring 48 hand-carved horses, 2 chariots & a Wurlitzer organ.
1 Jewell St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Bushnell Park Conservancy
Picturesque, urban park featuring historical tours, a playground, carousel, fountain & an arboretum.
Mailing Address, 99 Trinity St Box 230778, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Colt Park
Historic, 107-acre green space offering a multitude of sports fields, play areas & 2 outdoor pools.
106 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114, USA
Arts & Culture
Connecticut's Old State House
Built in 1796, the original seat of the state legislature is now a historical landmark & museum.
800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
Formal rose gardens laid out with arches & paths leading to a central gazebo popular for weddings.
1561 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Food & Drink
Feng Chophouse
Upscale eatery offers creative sushi & a range of Southeast Asian cuisines in a sleek urban setting.
93 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Food & Drink
Fire by Forge Restaurant
539 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
Sports & Recreation
Goodwin Park Golf Course
This public resource for sports & picnicking features courts, fields, a pond & a golf course.
1130 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 06114, USA
Food & Drink
Max Downtown
Upscale spot with prime cuts & seafood, extensive wine list, cocktails for expense account crowd.
185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Outdoors
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Sports & Recreation
PeoplesBank Arena
1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Food & Drink
Peppercorn's Grill
Italian restaurant & bar serving upscale cuisine in a warm, intimate space.
357 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
Nightlife
Pigs Eye Pub
Friendly local bar with craft beers, decorated walls (pigs & more), happy hour, pool & a patio.
356 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Arts & Culture
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
Food & Drink
Red Rock Tavern
Veteran, brick-lined hangout featuring late-night American grub & weekend brunch.
369 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
Outdoors
Riverside Park
Bustling Connecticut River park with a boathouse, picnic hubs, trails, sport courts & playgrounds.
20 Leibert Rd, Hartford, CT 06120, USA
Food & Drink
Salute
Trendy Italian restaurant with an upscale menu of pastas (gluten-free available) & grilled dishes.
100 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Food & Drink
Sorella
Relaxed, upscale restaurant serving housemade pasta, brick-oven pizza & other Italian standards.
901 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Nightlife
Spigot Cafe
Unfussy local watering hole offering sports broadcasts & numerous brews in a laid-back atmosphere.
468 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA