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.

The Capital Grille

Food & Drink

The Capital Grille

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

44 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

The Dinosaur Place

Family

The Dinosaur Place

40+ life-sized dinosaurs over 60 acres, with nature trails, a splash pad & a dino-themed playground.

1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, CT-85, Oakdale, CT 06370, USA

The Head Spa

Wellness

The Head Spa

606 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA

The Lady

Nightlife

The Lady

Revived old tavern with dark wood, antiques & stained glass, offering pub grub & theme nights.

191 Ann Uccello St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Arts & Culture

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Home to author Mark Twain & family, 1874-1899, & where he created his most famous characters.

351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA

The Meadows Music Theatre

Arts & Culture

The Meadows Music Theatre

Amphitheater with 30,000-seat capacity, most on an outdoor lawn, hosts music, comedy & other events.

61 Savitt Way, Hartford, CT 06120, USA

The Webster

Arts & Culture

The Webster

Intimate venue for rock bands & other music genres in a restored art deco movie house.

31 Webster St, Hartford, CT 06114, USA

TheaterWorks Hartford

Arts & Culture

TheaterWorks Hartford

Contemporary plays performed in an intimate, old-world, 200-seat brick theater, built in 1927.

233 Pearl St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Trumbull Kitchen

Food & Drink

Trumbull Kitchen

Seafood headlines the eclectic menu at this casual, industrial-chic eatery with a lively bar scene.

150 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

West Hartford Reservoir

Outdoors

West Hartford Reservoir

Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.

West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

Westfarms

Shopping

Westfarms

Contemporary indoor mall offering many brand-name retail stores & cafes with a central seating area.

1500 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA

Westmoor Park

Outdoors

Westmoor Park

This expansive tract of woodlands & meadows features a demonstration farm with many classes.

119 Flagg Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA

Wickham Park

Outdoors

Wickham Park

Private, nonprofit park offering gardens, woodlands, an aviary, playgrounds & sports facilities.

QCPG+38, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

Outdoors

Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078, USA

Wolcott Park

Outdoors

Wolcott Park

Comfortable hub for recreation, with nature trails, sports fields & a summertime splash pad.

1341 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA

Yemerica Coffee

Food & Drink

Yemerica Coffee

1000 Farmington Ave Ste 100, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA

Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen

Food & Drink

Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen

Upscale Med fare and craft cocktails served in a sleek, modern space with a central open kitchen.

991 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA