Hartford, Hartford County, CT
Places to go in Hartford
24 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Beachland Park
847 S Quaker Ln, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA
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Bushnell Park
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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Bushnell Park Carousel
Restored carousel from 1914 featuring 48 hand-carved horses, 2 chariots & a Wurlitzer organ.
1 Jewell St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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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
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Case Mountain
Forestland with panoramic summits, a fishing pond & rocky trails for hiking & mountain biking.
640 Spring St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
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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
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Dinosaur State Park
Expansive educational park with a geodome covering 500 dinosaur tracks plus programs & activities.
400 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, USA
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Elizabeth Park Conservancy
Park known for its circa-1904 rose garden, which also houses greenhouses, tennis courts & a pond.
1561 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
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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
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Enders State Forest
Granby, CT 06035, USA
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Great River Park
Riverside park featuring lighted walkways & exercise stations, plus an amphitheater & a boat launch.
301 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA
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Hubbard Park
1,800-acre park featuring a scenic lake, event bandshell, skating rink, tennis court & playground.
999 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA
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MDC Reservoir
1420 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA
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Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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Riverfront Park
Riverside park with a grand boathouse event venue, launch ramp, playing fields & fountain.
300 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
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Riverside Park
Bustling Connecticut River park with a boathouse, picnic hubs, trails, sport courts & playgrounds.
20 Leibert Rd, Hartford, CT 06120, USA
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Stanley Quarter Park
This tranquil park has a fishing lake & trails along with ball fields & a skate park & playground.
451 Blake Rd, New Britain, CT 06053, USA
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Stratton Brook State Park
149 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA
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Talcott Mountain State Park
Vast park featuring miles of trails, varied wildlife & a 165-ft. tower offering panoramic views.
Summit Ridge Dr, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA
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West Hartford Reservoir
Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.
West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
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Westmoor Park
This expansive tract of woodlands & meadows features a demonstration farm with many classes.
119 Flagg Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
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Wickham Park
Private, nonprofit park offering gardens, woodlands, an aviary, playgrounds & sports facilities.
QCPG+38, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
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Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail
Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078, USA
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Wolcott Park
Comfortable hub for recreation, with nature trails, sports fields & a summertime splash pad.
1341 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA