Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Places to go in Hartford

89 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Arch Street Tavern

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

At The Rooftop

Food & Drink

At The Rooftop

220 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA

Aurora's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Aurora's Restaurant

399 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

Beachland Park

Outdoors

Beachland Park

847 S Quaker Ln, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA

Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

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

Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar

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

Boqueria West Hartford

Food & Drink

Boqueria West Hartford

46 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA

Bushnell Park

Outdoors

Bushnell Park

Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Bushnell Park Carousel

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

Bushnell Park Conservancy

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

Carmine's Bar • Grill • Stage

Food & Drink

Carmine's Bar • Grill • Stage

Casual, unfussy outpost offering Italian standards such as pasta, entrees & desserts plus wine.

389 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA

Case Mountain

Outdoors

Case Mountain

Forestland with panoramic summits, a fishing pond & rocky trails for hiking & mountain biking.

640 Spring St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Colt Park

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

Connecticut's Old State House

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

Delamar West Hartford

Wellness

Delamar West Hartford

Bright rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel with a restaurant, a fitness center & a luxe spa.

1 Memorial Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA

Dinosaur State Park

Outdoors

Dinosaur State Park

Expansive educational park with a geodome covering 500 dinosaur tracks plus programs & activities.

400 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, USA

Elizabeth Park Conservancy

Outdoors

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

Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

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

Enders State Forest

Outdoors

Enders State Forest

Granby, CT 06035, USA

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Arts & Culture

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Guided tour of Connecticut River Valley's historic sites by traditional riverboat & steam train.

1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426, USA

Fairview Farm Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Fairview Farm Golf Course

300 Hill Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791, USA

Feng Chophouse

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

Fire by Forge Restaurant

Food & Drink

Fire by Forge Restaurant

539 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

Flight Adventure Park Manchester

Sports & Recreation

Flight Adventure Park Manchester

145 Spencer St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA