Experience the vibrant nightlife and rich cultural offerings of downtown Hartford, where there's something for everyone! Explore family-friendly museums that celebrate art and history, perfect for a day of fun with the kids. Nearby, the Trolley Museu...
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Black-eyed Sally's has great nightlife and barbecue food.
Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
red rock
Red Rock Tavern
Check out the xl Center; there are many events happening.
XL Center
Experience the nighttime view from the rooftop at blind pig pizza
The Blind Pig - Hartford
If you have a love for improv or want to join. Go to sea tea
Sea Tea Improv
Experience a pub crawl across Pratt Street and various bars
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Enjoy the Russian ladies' multiple floors with different varieties of music.
The Lady
Enjoy craft beers at and show at City Steam Brewery in downtown Hartford.
City Steam Brewery
Enjoy some alcoholic beverages and some trivia night at the Vaughan public house
Vaughan's Public House
Enjoy a cocktail and the fire pit scenery on the patio.
Trumbull Kitchen
Take the whole family to the Connecticut Science Center, where they have many interactive exhibits.
Connecticut Science Center
Offers programs and workshops for the whole family, located in the heart of downtown.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Get a family tour guide for the riverfront.
Riverfront Recapture, Inc.
Enjoy some talented theater on Pearl Street, where they bring in fresh actors every couple of months.
TheaterWorks Hartford
things to do and seasonal events
Museum of Connecticut History - Connecticut State Library - portal.ct.gov
The Hartford Yard Goats. Take your family to a game or a show. Check the schedule to see what's available.
Hartford Yard Goats | MiLB.com
Check out the Mark Twain Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum
This is not in Hartford but this is in Windsor. It was one of my favorite places to go with my father when I was younger.
New England Air Museum
Again, this is also not in Hartford, but this other place was one of my favorites when I was younger; my father took me and my brother there.
Connecticut Trolley Museum - East Windsor, Connecticut
Bushnell Park is a family-friendly park with a carousel and playground. They also host events during the holidays, so look out for those, or for events in general.
Bushnell Park Conservancy
The children's museum is a good place for the whole family.
The Children's Museum | in West Hartford
The Hartford Stage is a great place for families, but make sure they have family performances, because they cater to everyone.
Hartford Stage
This is a little further away, but if you enjoy skydiving and want to bring your family to a safe environment, this is the place to do it.
Connecticut Parachutists, Inc
Also, this is another place, a little farther away, but it's very beautiful once you get there.
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven
If you and your friends got a bunch of pent-up rage this is one of the best places to go to take it out
