Things To Do in Hartford, CT
Bushnell Park
Located in the heart of the city, Bushnell Park is essentially a celebration of nature in the middle of the buzzing metro area. Kids will enjoy the expansive outdoor play areas and playgrounds as well as the pavilions and picnic areas that are perfectly suited for parties and family gatherings. And speaking of families, the kids will absolutely love a visit to the Bushnell Park Carousel that is part of the park's layout. This vintage carousel features hand-painted wooden horses that will delight kids of all ages!
Black-Eyed Sally's
When Hartford has the blues, it heads to Black-Eyed Sally's. Consistently voted best in the city not only for it's incredibly spicy ribs, barbecue and other favorites, but also for the scorching live blues music that is always on the menu, too. A steady roster of local and regional musicians participate in various solo and group performances that sometimes turn into some smokin' blues jams. If you like bland and predictable, the spicy fare at Black-Eyed Sally's most definitely isn't for you.
Farmington River
Casting a line in the Farmington River always tends to put a smile on the faces of many anglers. The reason? The chances are better than average that they will find something memorable on the other end of their fishing line. The Farmington River is the second-largest trout fishery in the state of Connecticut, and both fishermen and fly fishers have the potential of catching several different species that include rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and other freshwater fish.