Hartford was settled in 1636 by Reverend Thomas Hooker as one of the early European settlements on the East Coast. It grew into a prosperous trading center leading to today's reputation as an insurance capital. Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Samuel Colt are among the famous people who lived in Hartford and whose historic homes remain. Equidistant from Boston and New York, the city proper has 130,000 inhabitants and remains a vital and ethnically diverse metropolitan area. Hartford is surrounded by pleasant suburban towns boasting some of the nations finest school systems. The greater Hartford area has 330,000 people, several colleges, theater, art museums, fine restaurants, and a live jazz scene. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound with easy access to both beach and mountains. Connecticut has a true four season climate with something to offer to everyone.
Check out these websites to see things to do in and around Hartford:
www.ctnow.com
www.visitconnecticut.com
www.ctarts.org
www.hartfordmarathon.comBushnell- Connecticut's Premier Performing Arts Cnt.
Wadsworth Atheneum-Museum of Art
Hartford is centrally located within the State of Connecticut. The convenient location allows you to travel short distances to enjoy the many attractions and activities that New England has to offer.
