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Hartford serves as the capital of Connecticut and anchors the Greater Hartford metropolitan area. As the most populous city in the Capitol Planning Region, it holds a central role in the state's geography. The city had a population of 121,054 at the 2020 census.
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Max Oyster Bar
Max Oyster Bar is a restaurant specializing in fish cuisine. It is located at 964 Farmington Avenue.
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Best Restaurants in Hartford
89 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine & Pizzeria
Mediterranean spot in Ann Street Historic District.
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Augie and Ray's
A local restaurant in Naubuc Avenue–Broad Street Historic District.
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Burnside Roma Restaurant
Italian spot in Downtown Main Street Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Hartford
6 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Rebel Dog Coffee Company
A local café in Naubuc Avenue–Broad Street Historic District.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Hartford
10 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Hartford
15 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
A local attraction in Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District.
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Mark Twain House
A local attraction in Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District.
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Mark Twain House Museum
A local attraction in Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District.
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Selden Brewer House
A local attraction in Naubuc Avenue–Broad Street Historic District.
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Myths, Minds and Medicine Museum
A local attraction in Allen Place–Lincoln Street Historic District.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe House
A local attraction in Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District.
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Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society
A local attraction in West Hill Historic District.
Best Shops in Hartford
12 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Nixon Uniform Service And Medical Wear
A local shop in Garvan–Carroll Historic District.
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Institute of Living Gift Shop
A local shop in Allen Place–Lincoln Street Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Hartford
44 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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