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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. [1]
- 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...
"The Town of West Hartford is dynamic and diverse, offering the best of the urban and suburban experience. We are an inclusive and engaged community with caring and responsible leadership. Our residents are enriched by excellent public schools, outstanding public safety, vibrant public spaces, and programs and services for all ages.
Oct 2, 2018 · Nature & Wildlife Areas. The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT, with a recent move to 180 Mohegan Dr, offers hands-on fun with science and nature for younger children and families, school and community groups, and homeschooled…. 12. Wolcott Playground.
- The top attractions to visit in West Hartford are: Elizabeth Park West Hartford Reservoir Playhouse on Park Blue Back Square Westmoor Park See all...
- The best outdoor activities in West Hartford according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Elizabeth Park West Hartford Reservoir The Children's Museum...
- The most popular things to do in West Hartford with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Elizabeth ParkWest Hartford ReservoirMission E...
Discover the notable features and landmarks that await you in West Hartford. West Hartford is a captivating town that seamlessly blends history, natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a vibrant community spirit.
Just outside of Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, West Hartford is a charming urban enclave where you can enjoy all the wonderful and luxurious amenities you would find in Boston and New York, without the throngs of people jockeying for every square inch of sidewalk.
West Hartford is a residential suburb of the Hartford metropolitan area. There are 205 miles of accepted streets and 245 miles of sidewalks. The highest point is 778 feet above sea level on Talcott (Avon) Mountain. The altitude at Town Hall is 120 feet. The town has operated under a Council-Manager form of government since 1919.
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