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- Covering 22 square miles between Hartford to the east and the 3,000 acres of preserved woodlands around five reservoirs along its western edge, West Hartford is a densely developed suburb with about 60,000 residents and an urban aesthetic. Small commercial strips with cafes and salons anchor the walkable neighborhoods.
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West Hartford, CT is known for its charming streets lined with historic homes, excellent schools, and diverse community. Compared to other nearby towns, West Hartford has some significant advantages that make it an ideal place to live. First and foremost, West Hartford is a hub of culture and arts.
- Elizabeth Park
- West Hartford Center
- Blue Back Square
- Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society
- The Children’s Museum
- Art Museum, University of Saint Joseph
- Westmoor Park
- West Hartford Reservoir
- Playhouse on Park
- Westfarms
This urban park is a feather in West Hartford’s cap, composed of more than 100 acres of formal gardens set off by the acclaimed Pond House Café. Before coming, I’d check the website to find out what’s in bloom in the various gardens. Among them is an Iris Garden, Rose Garden (third largest in America), Perennial Garden, Herb Garden, Shade Garden an...
One of many things I love about West Hartford is the walkable downtown. This is packed with shops, restaurants and amenities on a backdrop of venerable brick buildings. Commonly called West Hartford Center, it’s all found around the junction of Farmington Avenue and South/North Main Street. I find the area even more endearing for the raft of indepe...
When West Hartford Center was extended east with this sympathetic development in the mid-2000s, Noah Webster’s Blue-backed Speller books served as the inspiration for the name. Blending seamlessly with the rest of downtown West Hartford, Blue Back Square mixes retail with residential space. For me it’s somewhere to eat, shop and just stroll for a w...
Few people have made an impact on education in America like Noah Webster (1758-1843). I mean, his name practically means “dictionary”, and his Blue-Backed Speller books taught American children to read and spell across five generations. At 227 South Main Street, Noah Webster’s birthplace is still standing and was turned into a museum for his life i...
One for littler folks, the Children’s Museum has been around since 1927. When I brought my kids here, the museum had recently relocated to new premises on Mohegan Drive. This attraction is perhaps best known for its life-sized replica of a sperm whale named Conny. The aim throughout is to “ignite curiosity through science and nature”. In that spiri...
At USJ’s vibrant campus museum there are six galleries for a collection of more than 2,600 works ranging from the 1400s to the present day. The Art Museum’s forte lies in American painting from the 20th century, and European and American prints. This collection first took shape in 1937 with a donation by the priest Andrew J.Kelly, and grew again in...
In the very west of the city there’s a wonderful, self-funded environmental education center. Westmoor Park is couched in a landscape of woodland, perennial gardens, ponds and wildflower meadows over 162 acres. Children will be enamored of the barnyard animals, with horses, donkeys, cows, llamas, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and cats. The Discove...
This much-loved recreation area comprises a chain of six reservoirs, all fringed with hilly forest for hikes and mountain biking. There are more than 30 miles of paved and gravel roads crossing these 3,000 acres. Honestly, I can think of few better places to go for a bicycle ride in Central Connecticut. One off-road hiking path is the scenic, blue-...
This flourishing, intimate performing arts theater is integral to the West Hartford community, giving a springboard to emerging artistic talent both on and off the stage. Every season there will be an eye-catching series of main stage plays and musicals. I was here for The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged, which was an absolute delight. Play...
Central Connecticut’s top shopping mall is on the line between West Hartford and Farmington, and its name is a portmanteau of the two places. Westfarms is the third-largest mall in the state, home to some luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Apple, Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors. Sprinkled around are mid-market stores like H&M, J. Crew, Hot Topic, Gap...
West Hartford, Connecticut. / 41.76778°N 72.75389°W / 41.76778; -72.75389. West Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Hartford. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 64,083 at the 2020 census.
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- Relax Into A Massage. For the ultimate in luxurious relaxation, book a massage, facial, reflexology, or other uber pampering treatment session at the DELAMAR Spa.
- Dinner And A Movie. Now that you look and feel amazing from your spa day treatments, it is time to get out and explore West Hartford. Who takes time to go to the movies and see an action-packed adventure on the big screen?
- Visit Mark Twain’s House. The Mark Twain House and Museum was the beloved home of Samuel Clemens and his family from 1874 to 1891. The 25-room Hartford mansion inspired Twain’s writing including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
- Explore Elizabeth Park. Imagine you are strolling through your own mansion gardens while visiting the Elizabeth Park Conservancy. You will feel like you have been transported into a French Chateau’s jardin.
Feb 29, 2024 · Learn about living in and moving to West Hartford! Find popular neighborhoods, local amenities, commuting options, and real estate resources to explore what it’s like to live in West Hartford.
Jul 16, 2023 · West Hartford is a suburban community that borders the capital city of Hartford and is conveniently located halfway between Boston and New York City. Come discover all that our town has to offer! Learn More. For Businesses. West Hartford is home to an engaged community of businesses of all sizes and industries.
9 Incredible Restaurants To Try In West Hartford, Connecticut. Check Out the List According to Travel Awaits. “West Hartford is that special town that combines the best of suburban and urban living (while being so close to rural Connecticut pleasures like hiking the Metacomet Trail or skiing at Ski Sundown in New Hartford).
