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Things to see in Hartford, Connecticut (United States): 54 places and when to go
Hartford, Connecticut is a city in United States with around 913,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 54 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), History (17), Wildlife (14). The best known are Collinsville, Connecticut, Wadsworth Atheneum and Mark Twain House. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.772, -72.6819
- Population
- About 913,000
- Places
- 54 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · History (17) · Wildlife (14) · Museums and art (5) · Mountains (5) · Food and drink (5)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 156 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hartford, Connecticut
The places in and around Hartford, Connecticut, 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.
- Collinsville, ConnecticutLocation in Connecticut20 km
- Wadsworth AtheneumArt museum in Hartford, Connecticut1.2 km
- Mark Twain HouseNon-profit organization in the USA1.7 km
- New Britain Museum of American ArtArt museum in New Britain, Connecticut15 km
- Cathedral of St. JosephChurch in Connecticut, United States940 m
- Talcott MountainMountain in Connecticut, United States11 km
- Bradley MountainMountain in United States of America18 km
- Farmington MountainMountain in United States of America13 km
- East Windsor Hill Historic DistrictHistoric district in South Windsor, Connecticut12 km
- Hartford Union StationRailway station in Hartford, Connecticut348 m
- Hill–Stead MuseumMuseum in Farmington, Connecticut13 km
- Islamic Center of ConnecticutMosque in Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. with an attached cemetery4.5 km
- New England Air MuseumAviation museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut20 km
- Nipmuck State ForestForest in Connecticut, United States48 km
- Tolland State ForestPublicly-owned forest in Massachusetts49 km
- American Legion State ForestForest in Connecticut33 km
- Bolton Notch State ParkState park in Tolland County, Connecticut20 km
- Burley HillMountain in United States of America48 km
- Burr Pond State ParkState park in Litchfield County, Connecticut37 km
- Connecticut Trolley MuseumRailroad museum in East Windsor, Connecticut19 km
- Granville State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States39 km
- Hartford Connecticut TempleTemple of the LDS church14 km
- Metacomet TrailBlue-Blazed hiking trial that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of central Connecticut8.6 km
- Nepaug State ForestState forest in Connecticut, US23 km
And the other 30, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Paugnut State Forest, Peoples State Forest, Scantic River State Park, Snow Hill, Talcott Mountain State Park, Tunxis State Forest, Goodwin Park, J. B. Williams Park
- History: Cheney Brothers Historic District, Goodwin Hotel, Hart's Corner Historic District, Palisado Avenue Historic District, Broad Brook Company, Case Brothers Historic District, Esperanza, Heublein Tower, J. B. Williams Co. Historic District, Keney Tower, Manchester Historic District
- Temples: Crossroads Community Cathedral
- Snow: Ski Sundown
- Food and drink: Alvarium Beer Co., Elicit Brewing Company, Hops on the Hill, The Best Wine Shop in Town, Urban Lodge Brewing
- Hiking: Gay City Trail, Shenipsit Trail, Tunxis Trail
- With kids: Revolutions Bowling & Lounge
When to go to Hartford, Connecticut
The best time to visit Hartford, Connecticut is March to October; also possible: November to February. 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.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 53 of the 54 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, Connecticut
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 156 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
- East Granby13 places20 km
- Chatham25 places23 km
- Colchester16 places35 km
- Storrs21 places36 km
- Waterbury, Connecticut39 places39 km
- Springfield, Massachusetts31 places40 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hartford, Connecticut?
The best known: Collinsville, Connecticut, Wadsworth Atheneum, Mark Twain House, New Britain Museum of American Art, Cathedral of St. Joseph. In all, 54 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hartford, Connecticut?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Hartford, Connecticut?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hartford, Connecticut as the destination and these 54 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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