Attractions in Hartford County CT

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Granby -- Stagecoach Gallery   19th and early 20th century fine art, particularly by Connecticut artists.

Hartford -- Charter Oak Cultural Center   Nonprofit arts exhibition and performance space housed in a building that was the state's first synagogue.

Manchester -- Manchester Art Association   Newsletter, gallery and events information.

Simsbury -- Arts Exclusive Gallery   Information on gallery director, philosophy and visiting hours.

Simsbury -- Works of Contemporary Impressionism   Artist provides gallery of work, purchasing information and biography.

West Hartford -- Paesaggio Gallery   Information on current exhibit, location and hours of operation.

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Museums

Avon -- Living Museum   Originally Schoolhouse No. 3 in West Avon, museum offering special computer exhibit, diorama, artifacts, memorabilia, historical photographs and maps. Free Admission.

Canton -- Canton Historical Museum   Collection of 19th Century memorabilia. Includes a reconstructed 19th century general store, post office, barber shop, fire apparatus and Civil War casket.

Farmington -- Hill-Stead Museum   Art museum in a restored home.  Collections of French Impressionist masterpieces by Degas, Manet, Monet and others.

Manchester -- Cheney Hall   Victorian building opened in 1867 and located in Manchester, Connecticut, is now a cultural community center. Background and contact information provided.

Manchester -- Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society & Museum   Located in the 1901 firehouse in Manchester, Connecticut and offering displays of fire fighting equipment and memorabilia.

Manchester -- Lutz Children's Museum   Information on exhibits, animals and events.

New Britain -- New Britain Museum of American Art   Founded in 1903, it includes works by Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, Georgia O'Keeffe, Gilbert Stuart, Grant Wood, Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer.

New Britain -- New Britain Youth Museum   Children's museum and Hungerford Park nature center.

Newington -- Iwo Jima Memorial   Monument constructed to commemorate those who served at Iwo Jima.

West Hartford -- Museum of American Political Life   Permanent exhibits include The History of Presidential Elections and The Right to Vote.

Wethersfield -- Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum   Highlights, events calendar, hours and rates.

Wethersfield -- Wethersfield Historical Society   Education programs, town history, events calendar, exhibitions, historic sites and museum shop information.

Windsor -- Huntington House Museum   Neo-classical revival home featuring paintings, photography, sculptures and collectibles.

Windsor -- New England Air Museum   Aircraft exhibits, events, educational programs and the 58th Bomb Wing Association. Located at Bradley International Airport.

Windsor Locks -- Civil War Monuments of CT: Memorial Hall   Extensive information on the historic structure, including architectural style and historical significance.

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Outdoors

Bloomfield -- Penwood State Park   Park map, history and information on hiking, picnicking and cross-country skiing.

Bloomfield -- Talcott Mountain State Park   Park map, history and information on hiking, picnicking and the observation tower.

Burlington -- Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area   455-acre area focuses on conservation education.

Canton -- Collinsville Canoe & Kayak   Retail canoes, kayaks and accessories, plus rentals, lessons, guided trips and special events.

Canton -- Roaring Brook Nature Center   Information on facility plus programs, and classes.

East Granby -- East Granby Parks and Recreation   List of recreational places in town.

Farmington -- Winding Trails Recreation Association   Providing outdoor year-round recreational and educational activities.

Farmington -- Will Warren's Den   Cave of boulders which, according to legend, was the hiding place of a man who tried to burn the town after being flogged for not going to church.

Hartford -- Notable Trees of The Institute   The 35 acres at The Institute of Living contain numerous trees representing rare or unusually large species.

Hartland -- Banning and Rowe Monument   Information on Civil War monument.

Hartland -- J. Austin Forbes Ltd.   Purveyors of fishing equipment, including reels, rods, accessories, gifts and jewelry.

Hartland -- Pahke's Cave   Photos and summary of significance of cave in Hartland also known as Wright's Cave.

Simsbury -- Connecticut Air Adventures   Offering scenic flights in a World War II-era plane.

Simsbury -- Stratton Brook State Park   Field sports, cross-country skiing, ice skating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking and the bikeway.

West Hartford -- Science Center of Connecticut   Hands-on exhibits, wildlife center, planetarium, programs and activities.

West Hartford -- Fall At the Reservoir   Virtual fall tour of the popular hiking, walking, jogging and picnicking spot.

West Hartford -- Westmoor Park   An environmental, agricultural and horticultural education center.

Wethersfield -- Wethersfield Country Club   Information on18-hole course built in 1916.

Wethersfield -- Northwest Park   450 acre community recreational facility with ten miles of marked trails.

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Regional Specialty

Glastonbury --- Roses Berry Farm   Pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees.

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Skiing

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Sports

Avon -- Farmington Woods   Avon golf and country club, with restaurant and event listings.

Berlin -- Berlin Bears Midget Football   Youth football and cheerleading program.

Berlin -- Berlin Youth Soccer Association   League officers, by-laws and registration, plus rosters for girls' and boys' teams.

Berlin -- Checkered Flag Raceway, Inc.   Quarter mile go-kart raceway, featuring a video arcade, snacks and family entertainment.

Bristol -- Bristol Ten Pin   Bowling lanes provide information on tournaments, leagues, special events and its facilities.

Bristol -- CT Indoor Skatepark   Inline skating, skateboarding and bmx riding. Site features rates and directions.

Bristol -- Family Center   Offers swimming, dance, sports, and gymnastics. Events and capital campaign info.

Bristol -- Lake Compounce   News, travel guide, employment information, packages and tickets, and history of the park.

Bristol -- McCabe-Waters Little League   Baseball and softball schedules, standings and team alignment.

Enfield -- Enfield Hockey Association   Youth sports programs, history, events, Booster Club and tournaments.

Hartford -- Hartford Wanderers Rugby Football Club   Newsletter, history, schedule, match reports, scores and video clips of games.

Newington -- Tennis Center   Information on club facilities, adult and junior programs, tournaments, pro shop and club parties.

Rocky Hill -- Connecticut River Motocross   One mile long track on 45 acres, for all levels of skill.

Simsbury -- Farmington Valley Rowing Association   Rowing club for people over the age of 18. 

Simsbury -- Innovative Inflatables   Offers unique interactive events for groups of all ages.

Simsbury -- International Skating Center of Connecticut   Facility designed to meet needs first time competitors and Olympic Champions alike.

Simsbury -- Simsbury Crew   Information on high school rowing team, schedules, results and coaches.

Simsbury -- Simsbury, CT Youth Hockey Association, Inc.   Simsbury Youth Hockey and links to other Hockey and Skating sites

Simsbury -- Simsbury Farms Golf Course   Directions and course information.

Simsbury -- Simsbury Soccer Club   Organization stresses physical fitness and fundamental soccer skills.

Simsbury -- Tower Ridge Country Club   Club offers an 18-hole golf course, five tennis courts, an Olympic-size pool and a fitness center.

Simsbury -- Yu's Academy   Instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Hapkido.

South Windsor -- Topstone Golf Course   8-hole, par 72 course in South Windsor provides hole-by-hole description.

Suffield -- Basketball World   Conducts Shoot It Better mini camps for players and coaches, as well as summer day camps. 

West Hartford -- Buena Vista Golf Course   Nine hole, par 30 executive style course with moderately hilly terrain.

West Hartford -- Cornerstone Aquatics Center   Indoor swimming and fitness facility provides information on facilities and programs.

West Hartford -- Rockledge Golf Course   Country club with public 18-hole, par 72 course, practice green, driving range and clubhouse with restaurant.

West Hartford -- Veterans Memorial Skating Rink   Town facility for ice skating instruction, open sessions, hockey programs and rentals for parties, groups and fund raising programs.

West Hartford -- West Hartford Leisure Services   Recreation facilities, special events and leisure services catalog.

West Hartford -- West Hartford Youth Baseball League   News, calendar, schedule, divisions and related information.

West Hartford -- West Hartford Youth Hockey Association   Game schedules and results, rink information and links to related sites.

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Theaters

Avon -- Avon Arts Association   Promotes the visual arts through exhibits, demonstrations and workshops. Also provides college scholarships for qualified high school art students.

Canton -- Roaring Brook Concerts   Listing of scheduled performers at the Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton.

Hartford -- Austin Arts Center   Information on events scheduled for the two performance spaces plus the Widener Gallery. Located on the campus of Trinity College.

Hartford -- Cinestudio   Premiere films, classics, and World Cinema in a circa 1930's movie house. Located on the campus of Trinity College.

Hartford -- Connecticut Classical Guitar Society   Presents concerts of world famous classical guitarists, sponsors an ensemble, masterclasses, news letter, performing opportunities and teaching referrals.

Hartford -- Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists   Provides event calendar and membership information.

Hartford -- National Theatre of the Deaf   International touring company that blends sign language with the spoken word.

Manchester -- Little Theater of Manchester   Non-profit community theater that develops year round diversified programming at Cheney Hall.

Manchester -- Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell   Provides a free summer concert season. Site includes concert information and schedule, directions, and history.

Manchester -- Manchester Pipe Band   Formed in 1914, the group is the oldest continuously operating Pipe Band in the United States. 

Manchester -- Manchester Regional Police and Fire Pipes & Drums   History of organization plus information on music, events, sponsors and recruiting. 

New Britain -- Repertory Theatre of New Britain   Consisting of members from the greater New Britain area, the theatre presents a diversified four-show season.

New Britain -- Hole in the Wall Theater   Season schedule, history, auditions, and a gallery.

Simsbury -- Farmington Valley Chorus   Group composed of women of varied backgrounds and professions.

Simsbury -- Simsbury Community Band   Current concert schedule, a picture and roster of band personnel, and backgrounds.

Simsbury -- Simsbury Light Opera Company   One of the longest surviving non-profit light opera companies in the nation.

Simsbury -- Theatre Guild of Simsbury   Non-profit organization presents an annual performance each October at Simsbury High School.

South Windsor -- South Windsor Community Band   Adult group with weekly rehearsals and provides concerts for the community.

South Windsor -- South Windsor Community Chorus   Performs two major concerts a season, and shorter programs throughout the community.

West Hartford -- Park Road Playhouse   Community theater provides information on productions, subscriptions and personnel.

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Additional Attractions

Berlin -- Berlin Fair   Information on location and attractions for annual agricultural event.

Bristol -- Chrysantemum Festival   Bristol's annual Mum Festival celebrating the city with a parade, carnival, auto show, and Farms Weekend.

Farmington -- Sunken Garden Poetry Festival   Series of two-hour seminars by selected poets and readings of his or her works.

Hartford -- Connecticut Forum   Nonprofit organization which sponsors four Fora each season on diverse issues.

West Hartford -- Celebrate West Hartford   Annual two-day event featuring 5K road race, special activities, arts and crafts. Information on sponsorship and volunteering is provided.