UNWIND
Live music and unique drinks are among Hartford’s specialties. Catch a live show with some of Connecticut’s best beer in hand at New Park Brewing, or enjoy a concert with one of the several bands playing at the Arch Street Tavern in Hartford’s beating city heart. Your group will have several other options for sampling Hartford’s craft beer scene, including Thomas Hooker Brewery and Dead Language Beer Project.
ADMIRE
Hartford is full of incredible opportunities to see some one-of-a-kind art exhibitions, including the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk, an outdoor walk through sculptures depicting Abraham Lincoln’s life along the Connecticut River. The Bushnell Plaza Sculpture Garden offers a similar walk through interesting art pieces. Both the Joseloff Gallery and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are indoor art exhibitions featuring famous works and enriching tours.
CONNECT
A must-do on any trip to Hartford is a stroll through the Pratt Street Historic District, which features several local vendor stores and year-round festivals. You can further scratch your group’s historical itch by checking out the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, full of special collections and weekly events that unfold the stories of the state and the people who inhabit it.
BREATHE
Hartford is a jewel of parks and beaches, all of which are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. Bushnell Park features a historic carousel and several festivals year-round, while Colt Park houses swimming pools and historic buildings that make for a nice sightseeing walk. Hartford’s parks are only rivaled for beauty by its plentiful beaches, like Seabluff Beach and Penfield Beach, many of which feature house rentals for bigger groups.
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Main Image: Downtown Hartford; Credit: Hartford Business Improvement District
