Top 10 Hartford Experiences
By Jonathan Lloyd, Citysearch Contributor
Our editors rank the essential must-do, must-see Hartford experiences.
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Pig's Eye Pub
356 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
Rooftop reveling at this Asylum Street pub provides a bird's-eye view of the city's raucous Fourth of July holiday parade. -
Coach's Sports Bar & Grille
187 Allyn St, Hartford, CT
Start the UConn basketball feast at Coach Jim Calhoun's 38-television sports bar before hitting the main course at the Civic Center. -
Max Downtown
185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
Savor each bite of the Chilean sea bass or schmooze with Hartford's A-list over a silky vanilla ice-cream martini. -
Taste of Hartford
100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT
Cross items off your to-eat list when the area's restaurants set up booths at Constitution Plaza for this perennial summer favorite. -
Gold Roc Diner
61 Kane St, West Hartford, CT
Conversation, neon lights and made-to-order omelettes take the edge off the early hours at this West End diner. -
Jazz in Bushnell Park
Trinity St, Hartford, CT
Ease into summer nights by relaxing on the grass for a free jazz beneath the state Capitol building. -
The Elbow Room
986 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT
Start the week right: Sundays, enjoy mimosas and challah French toast at this rooftop hot spot in the Center. -
Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop
329 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT
This South End landmark's flavor-filled cannoli is a sweet tooth's best friend. -
Black-Eyed Sally's
350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT
Clean a rack of ribs and watch toes start tapping during open blues nights at this jumping downtown shack.

