Hartford is usually not considered as a city to visit, but there are some really beautiful things around Northern CT if you’re hear
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Cutest rose garden, plus you can stop at the Pond House Cafe for lunch!
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
This is such a great hike! It's outdoors and no hiking boots required! My dog loves this walk!
Talcott Mountain State Park
Restaurants
Hands down one of my favorite places for food and drink
@ The Barn Restaurant
Best burgers in the area BUT their fish tacos are literally the best
Plan b Burger Bar - Simsbury
It's half American / half Japanese perfection
At The Rooftop
This restaurant is beyond underrated - the food and drinks are amazing
El Santo
It's a classic, but it is delicious! Make sure you put your name in the app - there can be a long wait and there are no reservations
West Hartford bartaco - (860) 586-8226
Everything from this resturant group is incredible
Max Downtown
Handmade pasta?? Yes please!
Treva
This another perfect West Hartford restaurant!
Restaurant Bricco
Other Food & Drinks
This is the cutest coffee shop attached to a brewery!
Birdhouse Coffee
If you want to go to one coffee shop in CT, let it be this! They employee incredible people with special needs. This is the place to support!
BeanZ and Co.
There are so many options, especially for people that don't really like beer!
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | South Windsor CT
Love the vibes, plus it's quiet - so it's an awesome place to hang out!
Dudleytown Brewing Company
Very busy, but good wine and wine slushies!
Brignole Vineyards
If you're going, get there before it opens. I have waited in line for over an hour (and it's worth it)! Definetly get a pastry and strawberry lemonade at the very least!
Julien's Farm Store
This is another one that you need to get there early for - but the vibes are perfection. It's some of the best bakery decor I've ever seen.
BouNom bakery
The flagship location is the best! Try 36 rotating, unique flavors! You won't be disappointed!
Grassroots Ice Cream
Not a ton of options, but personally, I love the bubble cone and it is delicious! One scoop is more than enough here!
Milkcraft
This is an awesome market and the best part is, there is an option for everyone!
Parkville Market
Arts & Entertainment
This is the perfect rainy day activity! This is a great museum to check out in downtown Hartford
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The Bushnell has incredible touring productions come through, subscribe to their email list to keep up to date on their shows!
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center
This technically is not CT, but if you're in the area during the Big E, it's a must! The state buildings and unique foods are definietly my favorite!
The Big E
A Yard Goats game is a perfect way to spend a Friday night! The stadium is newer and very clean!
Hartford Yard Goats
Technically MA, but you're close enough to this amusement park for a fun day for all ages!
Six Flags New England
Local Favorites
I cannot say enough good things about this place. The owners are incredibly kind and they genuinely care about their clients.
THE NAIL LOUNGE
This is another amazing nail salon option in the area!
