Last Updated:
1/23/24
Hartford, CT
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Donut Crazy
993 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
Sample of the Donut Flavors
Dunkaroo: Vanilla Dipped Cake Donut, Rolled in Graham Crackers, Topped with Buttercream, Rainbow Nonpareils, and Teddy Grahams
The Golden Hostess: Yeast Shell Filled with Fluff and Topped with Chocolate Dip and Hostess Swirl
Cereal: Raised Yeast Ring Dipped in Vanilla Frosting and Topped with Fruity Pebbles
Birthday Cake: Vanilla Cake Glazed, Topped with Buttercream and Rainbow Sprinkles
Powdered Jelly: Raised Yeast Shell Filled with Black Raspberry Jelly, Drenched in Powdered Sugar
French Toast: Raised Yeast Donut, Glazed, Sprinkled with Cinnamon and Powdered Sugar, and Drizzled with Vanilla and Maple Icing
Kookie Monster: Glazed Raised Ring Topped with Blue Frosting, Dipped in Chips Ahoy Cookies, and Drizzled with More Blue Frosting
Blueberry Cornflake: Blueberry Cake Donut Dipped in Blueberry Glaze Topped with Buttercream and Sprinkled with Corn Flakes
Moose Munch: Raised Yeast Ring Donut Dipped in Chocolate Frosting and Topped with Candy Mix then Drizzled with Caramel and Chocolate
Hours:
Mon Closed
Sunday: 7 am - 7 pm
Tues to Thurs 7 am - 7 pm
Fri & Sat 7 am - 8 pm
Order Online: No
Cosmic Omelet
485 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
The Three Pig Omelet: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese $13.49
The Rodeo Omelet: Ground Beef, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese Topped with Crispy Onions $12.99
Big Breakfast #2: Three Pancakes, Two Eggs, and a Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham $11.09
Reese's Cup Pancakes: with Choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage $10.49
Stoner Cereal: House-Made Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Rice Crispy Treat Cereal $5.49
Hours:
Tues Closed
All Other Days 7 am - 1 pm
Order Online: No
Activities
Connecticut Science Center
The Key Exhibits Not to Miss at Museum
Science Alley: See Undersea ROV, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Hubble Space Telescope
Engineering Lab: Design a Helicopter, Learn About Pulleys, and Build a Structure that can Withstand an Earthquake
Forces in Motion: Use the Power of Wind, Build a Rollercoaster, and Design a Car with Square Wheels
Invention Dimension: Great Inventions from Connecticut, Build with LEGOs, and Rube Goldberg Machine
Sports Lab: Speed Pitch Challenge, Bike Race, and Alpine Downhill Adventure
Energy City: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint, Learn About Lightbulbs, and Build a Grid for the City
Admission Rates:
Adult (18-64): $27.99
Senior (65+): $25.99
Youth (3-17): $19.99
250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
Hours (1.7.24):
Mon & Tues: Closed
Other Days 10 am - 4 pm
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The Key Exhibits Not to Miss at Museum
Morgan Great Hall: Feature Ninety Five European and American Works from the 16th–19th Centuries
Fired Up - Glass Today (Ends Feb 5th, 2023): Discover Over 50 Glassmakers and Watch Live Glassblowing Demonstrations
Cabinet of Art & Curiosity
American Art
European Art: A Strong Italian Baroque Painting Collection
Admission Rates:
Adults: $20.00
Seniors: $15.00
Students: $10.00
Docent Guided Tours
Highlights Tours: Thursdays–Sundays, 2 pm
Fired Up: Glass Today Tour: Thursdays–Sundays, 3:30 pm
Art, Innovation, and Tradition Tour: Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30 pm
600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Hours:
Thurs - Sun: Noon - 5 pm
Dunkin' Donuts Park
Watch Yard Goats Game during the summer, a Double-A affiliate team of the Colorado Rockies.
SINGLE-GAME (Advance) TICKET PRICES
High Top Swivel: $23
Hartford Terrace: $23
Field Box: $18
Outfield Premium Swivel: $17
Right Field Porch: $15
Saint Francis Hospital Left Field Grandstand: $11
1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Most Games Start
Tues to Fri 7:10 pm
Saturday 6:10 pm
Sunday 1:10 pm
2023 Season: April 6th - Sept 17th
The Mark Twain House & Museum
Taken from Their Website "Admission to the Mark Twain House is by guided tour only. Our expert guides will show you the beautiful Stick Style home, which National Geographic named as “one of the 10 best historic homes in the world.” You’ll learn about life in the Clemens household between 1874 and 1891. Sam and Olivia Clemens built this unique 3-story, 25-room mansion to be near Sam’s publisher."
Ticket Prices (recommend purchase in advance)
Adults: $26
Seniors: $24
Children (6-16) $14
No Photography Inside the Historic House
351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Hours (1.7.23):
Closed Tuesday
Sunday to Sat 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Feb. Highlight: Graveyard Shift Ghost Tour of the Mark Twain House ~ Feb 24th, 6 pm ~ Reserve Online
Food
Max Burger
124 LaSalle Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107
Hours:
Sun to Thurs 11:30 am - 9 pm
Friday & Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Pulled Pork Spring Rolls (side): with Sriracha Ranch $12.00
Texican Burger: Applewood Smoked Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Onion Straws, Chipotle-Jalapeno Aioli, Lettuce, & Artisan Roll $18.00
Maple Whiskey Burger: Arugula, Caramelized Onions, Great Hill Farms Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Maple-Whiskey Sauce, & Artisan Roll $17.50
Spicy Mother Clucker: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Spicy Slaw, Dill Pickles, Sriracha Ranch Dressing $15.00
Fried Chicken Tacos: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Sriracha-Ranch Aioli $15.00
Cookie Monster Specialty Sundae: Swirl Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, Oreo Crumbles, Shortbread Crumbles, Cookie Dough, Cookie Pieces, Whipped Cream, Cherry $9.00
Angelina's Pizza
41 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Meatball Plate (side): with Cheese
Huge Pizza Slice (cheese):
Pizza Bianco (Super Large): Mix of Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Parmesan Cheeses Drizzled with Olive Oil & Spices
Clams Casino Pizza (Super Large): Baby Clams, Bacon, Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, and Spices
Chicken Pesto Pizza (Super Large): Grilled Chicken and Garlic Tossed in Pesto Sauce Topped with Mozzarella
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Super Large): Sauce, Hamburger, Bacon, Chopped Tomatoes, and Onions Topped with Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheeses
Hours:
Closed Sunday
Closed Monday
Tues to Thurs 11 am - 8:30 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm
Order Online: Yes
Frisbie's Dairy Barn
1400 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
Blue Devil Cookie Monster: Blue vanilla ice cream with Oreos and chocolate chip cookies.
Maple Walnut Hill: Maple Flavor Ice Cream with Maple Syrup Swirl and Chopped Walnuts
Raspberry Cheesecake: Creamy cheesecake ice cream with a raspberry swirl and cheesecake chunks
Little Poland Lod Smietankowvy: Polish-style vanilla ice cream, made with extra egg yolks that give it a beautiful golden color and creamier texture than our basic vanilla.
Caramel Apple Crumb: Caramel-flavored ice cream with apple streusel and pie filling.
Rodger's Apple Cider Donut: Cake batter-based ice cream flavored with locally sourced apple cider, and chunks of chopped apple cider donuts within it.
Holiday Spice Cake: Ice cream made with dark rum, bourbon, and all the spices and flavors of the best holiday breads. Includes house-made marzipan and candied lemons and oranges, raisins, and nuts.
Hours (1.7.23):
Monday 12:30 pm - 8 pm
Tues to Sat 12:30 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm
Order Online: Yes
Feb. Highlight: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day ~ Feb 3rd, 9 am ~ New Treats Available
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Located within Walking Distance of the Connecticut Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
From their Website: "Located in the Front Street District of Hartford Overlooking the Connecticut River and Interconnected with the Connecticut Convention Center"
Food/Drinks Options: Vivo (Italian & Mediterranean Food) and L BAR (Contemporary Stylish Bar)
Who is this for: People Attending Conventions, Downtown Walkers, Museum Enthusiast, & People Who Like to Keep Traveling Simple
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Room in Jan 23' - $289
King Room in March 23' - $263
King Room in March 24' - $269
Goodwin Hotel
Located within Walking Distance of the Connecticut State Capitol, Bushnell Park, and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
From their Website: "Take Particular Note of the Classic Stone Fireplaces, Warm Mahogany Woods and Other Architectural Details that Harken Back to an Era of Service and Sophistication"
Food/Drinks Options: Terreno (Pizza, Pasta, & Steaks)
Who is this for: People Who Love Old School Classy Hotels, City Nature Lovers, Padded Wallets & Minor League Baseball Fans
1 Haynes St, Hartford, CT 06103
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Queen Room in Jan 23' - $399
Queen Room in March 23' - $360
Queen Room in March 24' - $263
21 and up fun
Alvarium Beer Company
365 John Downey Dr Suite B, New Britain, CT 06051
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU (12.14.22)
Honey Shot: New England Double IPA | 8.2% ABV
phresh: New England IPA | 6.5% ABV
CTRL+ALT+Del: German Altbier | 5.5% ABV
Sucker Punch'd: Fruited Sour Ale with Strawberry & Lemon | 4.8% ABV
Sleigher: BBA Imperial White Chocolate Peppermint Stout | 10.0% ABV
Crunchy Roll: Japanese Rice Lager | 4.1% ABV
Hours:
Mon & Tues Closed
Weds & Thurs 3 pm - 10 pm
Friday 3 pm - 11 pm
Saturday Noon - 11 pm
Sunday Noon - 7 pm
Jan. Highlight: Try the Hurricane, Cocktail-Inspired Sour Ale (7%) with Notes of Passion Fruit, Orange, Cherry, Lemon, and Molasses
Food Menu: Food Trucks
Back East Brewing Company
1296 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Gelato Girl Orange Cream: IPA | 6.4% ABV
Double Scoop: IPA - Imperial/Double | 8.4% ABV
Misty Mountain: IPA - American | 6.8% ABV
Blackberry Berliner Weisse: Wheat Beer with Blackberry Puree | 3.5% ABV
Crazy on Blue: Fruited Sour IPA - Blueberry & Peach | 6.1% ABV
Peanut Butter Shot: Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Stout | 5.4% ABV
Hours (1.7.24):
Mon & Tues Closed
Weds & Thurs 3 pm - 9 pm
Friday 3 pm - 10 pm
Saturday Noon - 9 pm
Sunday Noon - 6 pm
Jan. Highlight: Added a New Kitchen to the Brewery with a New Food Menu
Food Menu: Yes
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com