North Meadows Bird Sanctuary
← Attractions North Meadows Bird Sanctuary What was once the Hartford Landfill is now the North Meadows Bird Sanctuary-a soon to be tourist attraction. There are now 28 bird nest boxes with more to come and is a haven for many types of endangered birds. While it’s not open to the public, groups can request […]
Parkville Market
← Restaurants Parkville Market 19 delish restaurants, pop-up shops, weekly entertainment, indoor and outdoor dining all living in harmonious bliss in the coolest historic building once home to the Capitol City Lumber Co. Parkville Market is your one stop shop for the best eats, drinks, fun, and Instagram worthy photos. Photos lovingly borrowed from Parkville […]
Ducks on the Ave
← Attractions / Shops & Services Ducks on the Ave What is duckpin bowling you ask? Turns out it has absolutely nothing to do with ducks, like at all. It’s like regular bowling, but without the finger holes. And with smaller pins. AND you’re allowed three throws instead of two. This joint is the bomb […]
Zion Hill Cemetery
← Attractions Zion Hill Cemetery Tucked next to Trinity College, just off of Zion Street is Zion Hill Cemetery. It’s not the largest cemetery you’ll visit by any stretch, which makes their inordinate number of Civil War veterans so unique. Over 200 soldiers are buried here, many of whom died in battle. Everyone knows that […]
Sigourney Square Park
← Attractions Sigourney Square Park Sigourney Square (1895) is a square block that was conceived with a simple “X” walk pattern connecting its four corners and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district on January 16, 1979. Sigourney Square was originally part of the old Town Farm area, a […]
Sculpture In The City
← Attractions Sculpture In The City Take a self guided walking tour starting at the Wadsworth to engage with the seven works of outdoor sculpture on and near the museum grounds, and the architecture of their five connected buildings. Share your #sculptureinthecity experience on social media. Photo lovingly borrowed from Wadsworth Atheneum. VISIT THEM 600 […]
Soulbaila
← Attractions / Bars / Restaurants SoulBaila This place really does have it all. A stacked menu with options for everyone, weekly live music, drinks, BRUNCH. Ain’t no party like a SoulBaila party. Photos lovingly borrowed from @shotbyhalo. VISIT THEM 735 Wethersfield AvenueHartford, CT 06114 Instagram Desktop
The Lady
← Attractions / Bars The Lady The Lady offers you THREE floors of entertainment, provided by some of the state’s best DJs and entertainers. SIX bars. Yeah, you read that right, SIX. TWO outside patios with a sweet view of Bushnell Park and the Capitol building. What has two thumbs and is hella excited?! YOU. […]
Arch Street Tavern
← Bars / Restaurants Arch Street Tavern Arch Street serves classic pub food, they’ve got a beautiful spacious bar, tons of live music from touring bands to local faves, a solid crowd of good people to hang out with, a big patio for warmer weather, and free parking (they’ll validate tickets from the Front Street […]
A. Everett Austin House
← Attractions A. Everett Austin House It isn’t fake. It’s real, and it’s spectacular. The largest object in the Wadsworth’s collection is the former West End home of Chick Austin, the museum’s director from 1927-1944. It’s a National Historic Landmark and you can take a tour for a $25 contribution to the Sarah Goodwin Austin […]