Hartford CT | Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, was founded in 1625 and is one of New England’s oldest cities. Hartford ranks among the top six percent of North American regions for the arts. Greater Hartford is home to nearly 200 cultural, arts, and heritage organizations. Because of the city’s vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment sector, noted economist Richard Florida ranked Hartford in the “Top 20” of cool places in the US to live, work, start a family, and have fun.

Connecticut's River Valley offers visitors big-city sophistication in addition to the charms and splendors of the picturesque New England countryside: sparkling rivers and shoreline, centuries of history and culture, and an endless array of interesting sights to enjoy. Visit Connecticut’s River Valley, our tourism partner, at www.visitctriver.com for more information on events and attractions in the Greater Hartford area.

Whether you're here for business, fun, or life, we've got you covered! Visit www.hartford.com for all you'll ever need to know about working, learning, living, and playing your way through the 31 vibrant towns that make up the Greater Hartford region.

Looking for more information about the Arts? Visit the Greater Hartford Arts Council at http://www.letsgoarts.org/ and plan a night out using their searchable calendar of events.

For more information on things to do and see in Greater Harford, request a Visitor's Guide.

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