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Disambiguation - For toponyms of identical name, see Hartford (disambiguation).

Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut.

To know

The Hartford metropolitan area is actually joined to that of Springfield in Massachusetts. This area is also known as Knowledge Corridor (the "corridor of knowledge") due to the presence of 29 colleges and universities hosting about 120,000 students from all over the world.

How to orient yourself

Neighborhoods

The oldest and most historic part of the state is called Old Wethersfield. Old Wethersfield is not a reconstructed village, it is all original. Along Main Street there are more than 100 buildings built before the Civil War. Here you can visit some historic houses such as the [ttp: //www.webb-deane-stevens.org/deanehouse.html Silas Deane House], the Joseph Webb House, the Isaac Stevens House.

How to get

By plane

Hartford is located approximately halfway between Boston is New York. The ideal from Italy is therefore to land in one of these cities and then rent a car with which you can reach the city in about 90 minutes.

On the train

Hartford Union Station is the terminal for Amtrak trains connecting the city to Springfield is New Haven. With various changes they can also be achieved Boston is New York.

By bus

Greyhound is Megabus are among the most important bus companies operating in the United States and connecting cities such as Boston is New York with Hartford. The terminal in the city is Hartford Union Station.

How to get around

Getting around the city is not difficult. Many of the attractions in the center are actually a short distance away and can be reached on foot. However, there is no shortage of public transport such as taxis or buses.

By bike

If the weather is mild you can consider hiring bicycles. The city administration in recent years has given a strong impetus to the use of bicycles and several cycle paths have been created that allow you to see the city. There are several paved and unpaved paths along the Connecticut River.

What see

• Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main Street, downtown, ☎ 1-860-278-2670. The first art museum founded in the USA, opened in 1842. The museum's collection has over 45,000 works. 
• Old State House, 800 Main street. The Connecticut Capitol is a National Monument that dates back to 1796 and is one of the oldest state capitol buildings in America. 
• Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Avenue. In the historic Asylum Hill neighborhood, this is where Mark Twain lived from 1874-1891. In this period he wrote some of his most famous works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 
• Harriet Beecher Stowe House & Library, 77 Forest Street. The home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the activist and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin Stowe moved into this house in 1873, a year before Mark Twain moved into the house next door. 
• Butler McCook House & Garden, 396 Main Street. The oldest house in the city, dates back to 1782. It has a beautiful and extensive collection of art and objects of the time as well as a magnificent garden. 
• Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library. One of the oldest societies in the country and one of the most important libraries in the whole of New England. 

Events and parties

What to do

Shopping

How to have fun

Night clubs

• Pour House, 103 Allyn Street. One of the trendiest clubs in the city. 
• The Palace, 113 Allyn Street. Another very famous place. On the first floor there is the VIP area, on the second a quieter bar. 
• Agave Grill, 100 Allyn Street. Elegant tequila bar, with a large selection and Mexican cuisine. 
• ^{[link not working]}Coach's Sports Bar & Grille, 187 Allyn Street. Classic sports bar with various events broadcast on the screens. Live music and good food. 
• NV Nightclub, 177 Allyn Street. Trendy place very popular with students. 
• Arch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street. Historic pub-restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. Live music too. 
• Mayor Mike's, 283 Asylum Street. Elegant bar run by former Mayor Mike Peters. 
• The Spigot, 468 Prospect Avenue. Quiet place with a wide choice of beers. 
• The Federal, 84 Union Place. Hartford's oldest bar. 

Where to eat

Hartford has a large community of Italian descent, so you will find restaurants Italians and pizzerias in abundance. There are also traditional American steakhouses, Indian and Asian ethnic restaurants in general.

Average prices

• MaxDowntown, 185 Asylum Street (Downtown). Among the best in the city. 
• Black Eyed Sally's, 350 Asylum Avenue (Downtown). BBQ and Cajun cuisine, also famous for live music with many famous blues musicians performing here. 
• Mo's Midtown, 25 Whitney Street (West End). Quiet place and famous for large portions. Among the best places for morning brunches. 
• Vaughan's Public House, 59 Pratt Street (Downtown). Very popular Irish pub and restaurant. 
• Coyote Flaco, 635 New Britain Avenue (Frog Hollow). Mexican restaurant. 
• First and Last Tavern, 939 Maple Avenue (South End). Pizza and Italian cuisine. 
• Great Taste, Main Street (New Britain). Chinese cooking. 
• Barcelona, 971 Farmington Avenue (West Hartford Center). Tapas and wine in an elegant Spanish-style venue. 

Where stay

There are several lodging options in Hartford. In addition to numerous hotel chains, there are also luxury hotels. In total, it is estimated that there are approximately 60,000 hotel rooms in the Greater Hartford area.

Average prices

• Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd (Close to the Connecticut Convention Center overlooking the Connecticut River and downtown), ☎ 1-860-249-8000, fax: 1-860-249-8181. 409 rooms on 22 floors with indoor pool, fitness center, full service spa called Glo, restaurant and bar. 
• Hilton Hartford Hotel, 315 Trumbull Street (Close to Hartford Civic Center / XL Center), ☎ 1-860-728-5151, fax: 1-860-240-7247. 393 rooms, swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and elegant bar. 
• Residence Inn Hartford Downtown, 942 Main Street, ☎ 1-860-524-5550, fax: 1-860-524-0624. Inside the Richardson Building which dates back to the late nineteenth century. 
• Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown, 50 Morgan Street (Within easy reach of the Hartford Civic Center / XL Center, the Old State House and the Wadsworth Atheneum), ☎ 1-860-549-2400, fax: 1-860-549-7844. 350 rooms on 15 floors with fitness center, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. 
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford Downtown, 338 Asylum Street (Near Bushnell Park and aunty's block from the Hartford Civic Center / XL Center), ☎ 1-860-524-0223, fax: 1-860-524-0264. On the site of the historic Bond Hotel which opened in 1921. 
• Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown, 440 Asylum Street (Near Bushnell Park overlooking the State Capital), ☎ 1-860-246-9900, fax: 1-860-246-1367. 96 rooms on 9 floors and with fitness center. 

Safety

Although Hartford is considered among the most dangerous cities in the United States, most of the crimes are related to the world of gangs and are confined to the northeastern area. In general, if you are in the north, stay near Albany avenue or use the car. The rest of the city, especially the South End and various Main Streets, Park Streets, Franklin Avenue, Maple Avenue, and Wethersfield Avenue are quiet. However, be cautious and follow the normal rules of common sense.

How to keep in touch

Around

Hartford is small and within minutes you can reach many small rural communities. There are also parks and forests within easy reach.

Other cities in the area are:

• Middletown (Connecticut)
• Springfield (Massachusetts)
• New Haven (Connecticut)

Larger cities, on the other hand, are:

• Providence (Rhode Island): the main city of Rhode Island about 50 miles from Hartford.
• New York: which needs no introduction.
• Boston (Massachusetts): which, like Hartford, has a great colonial past and is one of the most important cities in the USA.

Some rural areas are:

• Pioneer Valley (Massachusetts)
• Berkshire Hills (Massachusetts)
• The State of Vermont

Other projects

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• Commons contains images or other files on Hartford

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