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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
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine & Pizzeria serves Mediterranean and pizza dishes in the Ann Street Historic District.
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Angelo's on Main - Rockledge
Angelo's on Main - Rockledge is an American restaurant located in the Newington Junction neighborhood.
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Aqui Me Quedo Restaurant
Aqui Me Quedo Restaurant serves Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine in the Frog Hollow neighborhood.
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Augie and Ray's
Augie and Ray's is a restaurant located in the Naubuc Avenue–Broad Street Historic District.
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Backstage Café
Backstage Café operates as a restaurant within the Upper Albany Historic District.
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Bear's Smokehouse BBQ
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ serves barbecue in the Main Street Historic District No. 2.
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Black-Eyed Sally's
Black-Eyed Sally's is a restaurant located in the High Street Historic District.
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Burnside Roma Restaurant
Burnside Roma Restaurant serves Italian cuisine in the Downtown Main Street Historic District.
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Butterfly Chinese Restaurant
Butterfly Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine in the West Hill Historic District.
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Carmela's Pasta Shop
Carmela's Pasta Shop serves Italian cuisine in the Parkside Historic District.
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Carmine's Bar • Grill • Stage
Carmine's Bar • Grill • Stage serves Italian cuisine in the Garvan–Carroll Historic District. This restaurant features a bar, grill, and stage for dining and entertainment.
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Coconut Cafe
Coconut Cafe serves Jamaican cuisine in the Upper Albany neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Hartford
6 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Blue State Coffee
Blue State Coffee is a café located in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood.
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Jessie's Cafe
Jessie's Cafe is a café located in the Grandview Terrace Boulevard Historic District.
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Rebel Dog Coffee Company
Rebel Dog Coffee Company is a café located in the Naubuc Avenue–Broad Street Historic District.
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Gran Cafe coffee lounge
Gran Cafe coffee lounge operates as a café within the Old Wethersfield Historic District.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Hartford
10 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Black Bear Saloon
Black Bear Saloon is a bar located in the High Street Historic District.
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Hog River Brewing Company
Hog River Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Parkville neighborhood.
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Pig's Eye Pub
Pig's Eye Pub is a bar located in the High Street Historic District.
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The Half Door
The Half Door operates as a bar within the Little Hollywood Historic District.
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World of Beer Bar and Kitchen
World of Beer Bar and Kitchen is a bar located in the West Hill Historic District.
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Arch Street Tavern
Arch Street Tavern operates as a bar within the Buckingham Square Historic District.
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Rocking Horse Saloon
Rocking Horse Saloon is a bar located in the Ann Street Historic District.
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
Located in the Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History serves as the official state historical society. Founded in Hartford in 1825, it is one of the oldest historical societies in the United States.
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Mark Twain House Museum
The Mark Twain House Museum is an attraction located in the Nook Farm and Woodland Street Historic District.
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Old State House
Located in Downtown Hartford, the Old State House is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. It is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
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Myths, Minds and Medicine Museum
Located in the Allen Place–Lincoln Street Historic District, the Myths, Minds and Medicine Museum offers an educational experience.
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Geographic Center of Hartford
The Geographic Center of Hartford is an attraction located in the Imlay and Laurel Streets District.
Best Shops in Hartford
12 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Fashion Box, Ltd.
Fashion Box, Ltd. operates as a shop within the Frog Hollow neighborhood.
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Hip Stop Clothing
Hip Stop Clothing is a shop located in the Frog Hollow neighborhood.
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Nixon Uniform Service And Medical Wear
Nixon Uniform Service And Medical Wear operates as a shop within the Garvan–Carroll Historic District.
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The Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall is a shop located in the Capen–Clark Historic District.
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The Paper Store
The Paper Store is a shop located in the Hartford Golf Club Historic District.
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Institute of Living Gift Shop
The Institute of Living Gift Shop is located in the Allen Place–Lincoln Street Historic District.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is a shop located in the Main Street Historic District No. 2.
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Gallows Hill Bookstore
Gallows Hill Bookstore is a shop located in the Allen Place–Lincoln Street Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Hartford
44 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Great River Park
Great River Park is a green space located in the Colt Industrial District.
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Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is a park located in the Main Street Historic District No. 2.
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Riverside Park
Riverside Park is located in the Department Store Historic District.
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Beachland Park
Beachland Park is a green space located in the Newington Junction neighborhood.
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Bond Street Parkette
Bond Street Parkette is a small park located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Buckingham Square Park
Buckingham Square Park is located within the Buckingham Square Historic District.
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Campfield Memorial Grounds
Campfield Memorial Grounds serves as a local park within the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Dominick Delucco Park
Dominick Delucco Park is a green space located within the Clay Hill Historic District.
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Forster Heights Playground
Forster Heights Playground is a park located within the Fairfield Avenue Historic District.
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Franklin Square Park
Franklin Square Park is a green space located in the South Green Historic District.
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Gallaudet Square
Gallaudet Square is a park located within the Asylum Avenue District Historic District.
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