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This old U.S. city is flourishing with new reasons to visit
Hartford, Connecticut, may be known as one of the oldest cities in the U.S., dating back to 1635, but it’s a modern-day dynamo. The city has shifted its focus from an insurance hub to an epicurean hot spot while still respecting its long-revered history, and spots like Pratt Street are home to vintage shops, letterpress boutiques, cafés and more. With a central business district and 17 distinct neighborhoods, Hartford is full of breweries, baseball, art and culture.
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Explore Hartford
- Downtown
- Asylum Hill
- South End
Downtown
Overview
The downtown district adheres to a “come for work, stay for play” motto. The hub encourages business travelers to tack on some extra days to enjoy live music, catch an event along the riverfront and cheer on the Yard Goats (the beloved local Minor League Baseball team) at the ballpark.
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Cuisine, Art, Music
Asylum Hill
Overview
There is no shortage of history in Asylum Hill, from the Mark Twain House & Museum to the first food market in Hartford. The best way to take in the depth of this neighborhood is on foot, as everything is within walking distance, and the Victorian homes offer serious curb appeal. No matter where you’re going, you’ll get an unofficial architecture tour along the way.
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History, Culture, Food
South End
Overview
What was once known as Little Italy has since evolved into a culinary melting pot where Latino and African communities have infused their own flavors. Here you’ll find long-beloved restaurants alongside newer mom-and-pop eateries representing varying cuisines. The South End is also home to two of the city’s most popular breweries: Phantom Brewing Company and Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt.
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Golf, History, Culture, Breweries
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3 Days Eating Up Hartford, Connecticut’s, Charm
Embrace Downtown’s History
Jump in to your Hartford adventure with a day focused on the city’s history and arts scene. Museums, heritage façades and historic homes will contextualize all that the city’s been through, making you appreciate its more recent modern arts scene.
Shop Local Wares and Taste Local Brews
There’s no better way to experience someplace new than taking yourself on an epicurean tour. Start your day at a locals’ favorite coffeehouse. Then prepare to indulge your way through the majority of Hartford’s 17 neighborhoods. You’ll visit Parkville’s culinary market, South End breweries and, finally, downtown’s swanky restaurants.
Surround Yourself in Art, Sports and Music
The day kicks off with an Instagram-worthy brunch at the Place 2 Be, followed by visits to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Enjoy a seafood dinner before catching a show at the performing arts center.
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