Ficara's Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular, family friendly Italian restaurant serving traditional and tasty Italian cuisine in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of a quaintly decorated dining room. Our Italian restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and our menu of authentic Italian cuisine includes a firm favorite of spaghetti bolognaise served with a freshly tossed salad. And our spaghetti and meatballs is a treat not to be missed. We also offer an excellent take out service that enables you to enjoy our delicious meals in the comfort of your home. Dining at Ficara's Restaurant is always a delightful experience and we welcome small and large groups of diners.READ MORE

The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, is a state owned convention center as well as an award winning venue that is excellently managed by Waterford Venue Services. Opened in 2005, our convention center, with its spectacular riverfront setting, is the perfect venue for hosting conventions, business meetings, trade shows and many other events. This venue is suitable for small gatherings to large events, and with the assistance of our event management staff who provide friendly, hands-on services that cover all aspects of event planning, including catering, all events and functions held at Connecticut Convention Center are sure to be memorable and enjoyable.READ MORE

Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular bistro where guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine before or after enjoying a delightful movie at Spotlight Theatres, a digital movie theater. The eclectic menu available at our bistro also includes vegetarian dishes, vegan meals as well as gluten-free options, and all meals are prepared using fresh and, where possible, locally sourced ingredients from preferred fishmongers, farmers and markets. Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters offers excellent private dining options in a choice of dining rooms, and our theater auditoriums offering seating for up to 245 guests is ideal for company presentations. READ MORE

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, was established in 1842 by Daniel Wadsworth, a dedicated arts patron, and this interesting art museum is home to collections of about 50 000 artworks that span thousands of years and feature an eclectic collection of paintings and masterpieces. The art museum comprises of 5 connected buildings, each featuring their own collection of portraits, sculptures, decorative works, firearms collections and much more. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art offers a reference library, educational programs and activities, teacher programs, lectures, gallery talks, studio classes, public tours and many other interesting activities.READ MORE

City Steam Brewery in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique, award winning brewery located in a Richardson brownstone dating back to 1870, and in this historic setting offers a multi-level floor plan that is spread over 9 levels. These areas are ideal for hosting private parties and functions for up to 160 guests, and our brewery also features a beer garden, game room, pool and a bar that offers hand crafted beers on tap. Visitors will also enjoy live entertainment that is available on weekends. Our cafe is a great venue for hosting weddings, reception, reunions and many other private parties, and with our excellent catering services you are assured of hosting memorable and enjoyable events and parties. City Steam Brewery is also home to Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club located in our basement. READ MORE

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Hartford Stage in Hartford, Connecticut, is an internationally renowned theater that has been providing excellent and enjoyable live entertainment with productions of drama, classics, plays, musicals and even performing arts that have been sadly neglected or ignored. The mission and aim of our charming theater is to not only educate audiences, but also enlighten and educate them through excellent theatrical works that hopefully keep visitors spellbound. Hartford Stage has an education department that welcomes over 19 000 adults and students through theater-based programs that encourage communication, collaboration and creativity as well as improvisation techniques and a basic introduction to acting.READ MORE

On20 in Hartford, Connecticut, opened its doors in 1983, and soon this award winning restaurant achieved a stellar reputation by offering guests innovative and tasty cuisine that is beautifully presented and served by friendly, helpful waitstaff. Open for lunch and dinner, our restaurant also offers regular happy hours in an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming and elegant. Spoil family, friends and business associates with thoughtful gift certificates at our elegant restaurant with its stunning river and city views. On20 is the perfect venue for hosting various private events, and our private rooms featuring wireless access, are great for intimate private dining experiences.READ MORE

The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, Connecticut, was opened to the public in 2009 as a science center that offers innovative and interactive experiences aimed at encouraging and inspiring learning and exploration of science. To promote this interest in visitors of all ages, our science center features 4 educational labs, a top of the range 3D digital theater, and features over 165 hands-on exhibits creatively displayed in 10 galleries. Visitors of all ages have opportunities of learning about sciences that include forensics, physics, geology, astronomy and more. The Connecticut Science Center offers daily programs and events that will appeal to all ages.READ MORE

Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford, Connecticut, was established in 1825 as a non profit historical society that also makes a library, museum and the Edgar F. Waterman Research Center, all funded by private contributions and also open to the public. Collections at the historical society include over 4 million manuscripts, artifacts, books, graphics and many other historical materials. The aim of the Connecticut Historical Society is to encourage and inspire an interest in history by offering exhibitions, programs, workshops and collections relating to Connecticut past, present and future. We also offer interesting tours of the museum, educational programs, after-school programs and more. READ MORE