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Arts and Tourism Organizations
Connecticut Tourism
Visit the State of Connecticut web site to order a free Vacation Guide, create a personalized travel itinerary or access a complete package of Connecticut tourist information.
Greater Hartford Arts Council
The Greater Hartford Arts Council's goal is to ensure those who live and work in Hartford region know why we have been ranked in the top 6 percent North American regions for art. By planning, promoting and raising funds for cultural programs, GHAC is helping to build one of the nation's most vibrant art communities - ideal for the creative class. Visit GHAC online for a comprehensive arts and entertainment calendar, as well as detailed information about GHAC-sponsored events.
Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau is dedicated to helping meeting and event planners host successful meetings in Connecticut. The bureau's Web site connects visitors to details on accommodations, convention and meeting sites, points of interest and venues, restaurants and more.
Hartford Jazz Society
The Hartford Jazz Society aims to expand the cultural boundaries of the Greater Hartford community by fostering a greater interest, understanding, and appreciation of Jazz through the production of educational and cultural programs and the presentation of internationally renowned musicians.
River Valley/CONNECTICUT, Central Regional Tourism District
Choose Connecticut's River Valley and all it has to offer for your vacation getaway. We can help you plan your visit from start to finish. Visit www.visitriver.com and enjoy a 3-minute video tour of our region, tourist attractions, lodging, dining destinations, special travel packages, special events, and more!
The Antiquarian and Landmarks Society
Get historical and tour information on 12 landmark homes in the Hartford region. The society's collection includes the home of patriot Nathan Hale whose last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country," embodied the spirit of the American Revolution.
Nightlife
boramusic.com
Nightlife for the Connecticut elite.
Greater Hartford Arts Council Events Calendar
Visit the Greater Hartford Arts Council online for a comprehensive calendar of arts and cultural events in the region.
Hartford Advocate Calendar
From music to dining, to arts or film, you can find it all on the Hartford Advocate's calendar.
Hartford Courant Entertainment & Movies
See what's hot and what's not in Hartford before hitting the town. With an entertainment and dining guide and music and movie reviews you'll know what is well worth your money before you leave the house.
metrocrawl.com
metrocrawl.com is CT's nightlife resource, a directory of event listings, local bands and bars for the Greater Hartford and New Haven areas.
NightlifeAlerts.com
Your connection to the hottest nightclubs, concerts, comedy shows, theater and much more!
The Rock 106.9 WCCC
Going out tonight? Find out What The Hell Is Going On in Hartford with The Rock 106.9 WCCC. Concerts, clubs, parties, and more.
Where's the Party at?
Find the Hottest Parties & Check out Past Party Photos! Surf Connecticut's Premier Party Bands & Get Yourself Connected to Upcoming Events.
Your Hartford
Looking for the place where all the cool people in Hartford hang out? Don't know what spot is hot on a given day of the week? All your questions are answered at Your Hartford. Your Hartford is also a true photojournalism site dedicated to providing the best pictures of Hartford Nightlife and classy events. As the motto says "It's your scene, Claim it".
Dining
CTmenus.com
With over 6,400 take-out, delivery, and Connecticut restaurant listings. CTmenus.com is the ultimate online resource for dining in Connecticut!
CTnow.com Dining
Restaurant Reviews and Dining News from ctnow.com
Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau Dining Listings
No matter what your tastes, this searchable database serves up unlimited and flavorful dining options of GHCVB members.
Hartford Advocate: Dining
The Hartford Advocate's dining guide.
Hartford Magazine Dining Guide
Get detailed information on some of the area's top dining destinations.
Restaurants in Connecticut
Shopping
Avon Marketplace
One of Farmington Valley's first upscale specialty lifestyle centers, Avon Marketplace offers a superb mix of national retailers such as Orvis, Express, Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Sharper Image, The Gap and many others.
The Shoppes at Buckland Hills
The Shoppes at Buckland Hills is an exciting Connecticut shopping destination featuring one million square-feet with new stores such as Barnes & Noble, H&M, Build-A-Bear workshop and many more.
The CT Creative Store
860-297-0112
The Hartford Botanical Garden Project (HBGP) has joined with the City and State to re-open the Dep't. of Agriculture's CT Creative Store at 25 Stonington Street, Hartford. The store sells CT made products--honey, jam, sauces, wool, hand-crafted bowls, dolls, and more. The store promotes CT farmers and artisans. In addition, all net proceeds from the store go to support the effort to build the Hartford Botanical Garden, a proposed 18-acre garden to be sited in Colt Park. Store hours: Monday through Friday 10AM to 2PM. Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, also 10AM to 2PM. Closed Thanksgiving.
Farmington Valley Shopping
The Farmington Valley, made up of towns including Farmington, Simsbury, Avon, Canton and Granby, features boutique shops and an upscale mall experience.
Museum Store at the Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103
phone: (860) 522-6766
Book Collections, distinctive jewlery, gifts, collectibles, games and toys...Inspired by American history and cultural heritage.
Westfarms Mall
Westfarms Mall is the premier shopping destination with 160 fine shops and services including Nordstrom, Filene's, Lord & Taylor and JCPenney.
West Hartford Center/Bishop's Corner
Get information on the 2500 companies, retailers, professionals and service providers conducting business in West Hartford.
Golf Courses
Click here to view an extensive list of golf courses in the Greater Hartford area.
Parks & Recreation
Connecticut Parks
Access this online directory for Connecticut's forests and state parks. Access photos, directions and information on each site and available activities.
Greater Hartford YMCA
The Greater Hartford YMCA offers a full range of fitness, wellness and recreational programs and activities for the entire family. In addition to a licensed pre-school, day camps and after-school programming, the Downtown Hartford YMCA is also home to a 128 room residence facility for both men and women and the "Jewell House," a shelter for teenage girl.
Hartford Parks
Access this online directory for all parks in the city of Hartford. Click on the name or the map to get full details on and directions to any of the parks.
Riverfront Recapture
Riverfront Recapture is the organization leading the effort to restore public access to the Connecticut River in the Hartford region. A network of parks and public recreational facilities is taking shape. Visit this site to find out about events and activities on the river, and much more.
Lady Katharine Cruises
The ultimate Connecticut River experience.
MDC Recreation Areas
Get detailed information on where to hike, bike and swim in any of the three natural playgrounds maintained by the MDC.
Ski Areas
Go online at newenglandski.com and get up to the minute ski reports on Connecticut's ski areas.
Arenas/Stadiums
Hartford Civic Center
The Hartford Civic Center is Connecticut's largest premier sports and entertainment facility. You can catch a Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game, a UConn Basketball game, or any number of concerts and activities. Click in for event and ticket information.
Rentschler Field
This 40,000-seat, open-air stadium located on 75 acres in East Hartford is home of UConn football. The facility can host a variety of other athletic, entertainment, cultural and community events.
Sports Teams
Hartford Fox Force
The Hartford FOXFORCE, part of the World Team Tennis (WTT) Pro League, features tennis like you've never seen it. WTT features some of the biggest names in the world playing together in an innovative co-ed team format. Access schedule and ticket information online.
Hartford Wanderers Rugby Football Club
Connecticut's Premier Rugby Club
Hartford Wolf Pack
Check out Hartford's professional hockey team, the Wolf Pack (AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers), at the Hartford Civic Center. Access the roster, statistics and schedule, or purchase tickets online.
New Britain Rock Cats
The Rock Cats are the AA Eastern League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and one of the hottest tickets in Connecticut. Access schedule and ticket information.
Health/Beauty/Spas
LetsGoSpa.com
LetsGoSpa.com is an online guide to Connecticut Day Spas, offering exclusive spa reviews, news on the latest spa trends, and discounted offers. LetsGoSpa.com awards the best spas with a distinctive recognition as a LetsGoSpa Favorite. Visit LetsGoSpa.com and start relaxing today!
Lodging
Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau Accommodations Listings
Whether you search by town or keywords, you'll find a comprehensive list of accommodations in and around Hartford
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Connecticut offers campgrounds located in 13 state parks or forests. Visit the CDEP for full details on campgrounds across the state.
Transportation
Travel by Air
Bradley International Airport
Track inbound and outbound flights, access directions to the airport or find a convenient place to park your car, short-term and long-term, on the international airport's official site.
Travel by Road
Union Station
With buses, cabs and trains, Union Station is Hartford's main transportation hub. If you need to travel by road or rail, this is where you need to be.
CTTransit
Access this site to find current information on services, as well as maps and schedules to get you where you want to go. CTTRANSIT provides public transit bus services to the greater Hartford, New Haven and Stamford metro areas.
Greyhound Bus Lines
Visit Greyhound Bus Lines online for a complete list of routes in New England and across the country, as well as access information on available charters.
Peter Pan Bus Lines
Peter Pan Bus Lines offers service between New York and Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Daily Express Service gets you to major northeast cities easier than ever before.
Travel by Rail
Amtrak
Get tickets or information on rail travel throughout the United States. Amtrak service is available through Hartford's Union Station.
Parking
Hartford Parking Authority
Get directions and detailed maps of the best places to park when coming to Hartford for business or pleasure.
Greater Hartford Arts Council Parking Map
For a guide of where to park while in downtown Hartford among 45 parking lots, click onto the arts council's web site which features a detailed map.
Traffic
Click on the links below for up the minute traffic updates and live traffic cams so can plan your travel route on major access ways.
http://www.nbc30.com/traffic/
http://www.citibay.com/citibay/traffic/Hartford-NewHaven/hartford-newhaven.shtml
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