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Things to see in Hartford (United States): 13 places and when to go
Hartford is a town in United States, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (10), Snow (2). The best known are Mount Peter, Bearfort Mountain and Bellot Mountain. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.1455, -74.2806
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Mountains (10) · Snow (2) · Wildlife (1) · History (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 52 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hartford
The places in and around Hartford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount PeterMountain in Orange County, New York, United States11 km
- Bearfort MountainMountain ridge in West Milford, New Jersey9.3 km
- Bellot MountainMountain in United States of America5.7 km
- Campgaw MountainMountain in United States of America12 km
- Drag HillMountain in United States of America8.0 km
- High MountainMountain in United States of America7.4 km
- Mount DefianceMountain in United States of America4.9 km
- Houvenkopf MountainMountain in United States of America9.9 km
- Green HillMountain in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States9.6 km
- Maple HillMountain in United States of America11 km
- Sterling Forest State ParkIn the Ramapo Mountains in Orange County, New York8.9 km
- SkylandsHistoric house and garden in Ringwood State Park, New Jersey4.2 km
- Stonetown Circular TrailHiking5.8 km
When to go to Hartford
The best time to visit Hartford is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:57
- JulBest time14:41
- AugBest time13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hartford
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Easton13 places25 km
- Paterson, New Jersey30 places27 km
- Stony Point21 places28 km
- Denville10 places33 km
- Elmsford15 places40 km
- Cuddebackville5 places42 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hartford?
The best known: Mount Peter, Bearfort Mountain, Bellot Mountain, Campgaw Mountain, Drag Hill. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hartford?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Hartford?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hartford as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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