New Britain · Hartford County, CT

Arts & Culture in New Britain

Scout analyzed 40 New Britain places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

Places analyzed

40

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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AW Stanley Park

Outdoors

AW Stanley Park

Pretty city park surrounding a lake with a wooded nature trail & basketball court.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Norton Park

Outdoors

Norton Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
DORO Marketplace

Food & Drink

DORO Marketplace

Classic European cafe & market offering coffee, bread & artisanal baked goods, plus light fare.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Frisbie's Dairy Barn

Food & Drink

Frisbie's Dairy Barn

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Alvarium Beer Company

Food & Drink

Alvarium Beer Company

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Rebel Dog Coffee Co. & Tavern PLAINVILLE

Food & Drink

Rebel Dog Coffee Co. & Tavern PLAINVILLE

FoodShopping
45 min visit
East Side Restaurant

Food & Drink

East Side Restaurant

German comfort food & beer in a vibrant destination that has a year-round Oktoberfest vibe.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Syriana Cuisine

Food & Drink

Syriana Cuisine

Food
1.3 hr visit
Chesley Park

Outdoors

Chesley Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Borinquen Bakery

Food & Drink

Borinquen Bakery

FoodShopping
45 min visit
MofonGo Restaurant

Food & Drink

MofonGo Restaurant

Informal eatery offering Puerto Rican plates, bowls & wraps, plus burgers, salads & breakfast fare.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Peoples State Forest

Outdoors

Peoples State Forest

Hiking, canoeing & camping are among the recreation options at this large park with scenic views.

OutdoorsArts
2 hr visit
Batterson Park

Outdoors

Batterson Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet

Food & Drink

Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet

Funky locale with a lengthy menu of creative burgers & dogs with hand-cut fries, craft beer & soda.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
1.5 hr visit
Zen Bar

Nightlife

Zen Bar

Local watering hole with an expansive patio, karaoke nights & a menu of wings & burgers.

Cocktails
1.5 hr visit
New Britain Diner Restaurant

Food & Drink

New Britain Diner Restaurant

Unfussy diner serving American favorites for breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus ice cream.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Belvedere Cafe and Restaurant

Food & Drink

Belvedere Cafe and Restaurant

FoodCocktailsSports
45 min visit
Criollisimo Restaurant

Food & Drink

Criollisimo Restaurant

Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & plantains in a buffet-style setup.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cadillac Ranch Restaurant

Nightlife

Cadillac Ranch Restaurant

Country line dancing & a mechanical bull give a Western vibe to this saloon with a pub food menu.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Cotton Hollow Preserve

South Glastonbury

Cotton Hollow Preserve

80-acre retreat providing forested hiking trails, wildlife & a creek for seasonal fishing.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Nordstrom

Shopping

Nordstrom

Shopping
1 hr visit
Walnut Hill Park

Outdoors

Walnut Hill Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve

Outdoors

Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve

This forested, rugged natural area for day use offers opportunities for climbing & hiking.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar

Food & Drink

The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar

American fare, creative martinis & draft beer served in roomy, relaxed surrounds at HFD.

Food
1.3 hr visit

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