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

Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is a utterly charming barbecue restaurant housed in an interesting, historic brick building that has been tastefully decorated with blues memorabilia and Southern folk art. This family owned and operated bbq restaurant has, over the years, built up a stellar reputation for offering warm, Southern hospitality and exciting live entertainment provided by great artists. Our menu features tasty delights such as BBQ ribs, pulled pork, blackened catfish, Jambalaya and more, and a portion of our delicious pecan pie provides the perfect end to a great meal. Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant is a great venue for hosting weddings and many other private parties and we offer excellent catering services for offsite events.READ MORE

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

Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop in Hartford, Connecticut, is a family owned bakery and cafe that centers around Italian life, and this bakery and coffee shop is a popular place where family and friends meet up to enjoy breakfast, a choice of coffees, teas, Italian cookies, cakes and many other tasty delights as well as a drink from our well stocked bar. Elegant cookie platters available at our bakery and cafe are ideal as corporate gifts. Wedding cakes play an important part of weddings, and at Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop our spectacular wedding cakes will be one of the highlights of wedding receptions.READ MORE

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J Restaurant Bar in Hartford, Connecticut, surrounded by textured walls, earth tones, stone fountain, koi fish pond and stunning plants and flowers, has given our popular restaurant an attractive, elegant and charming Mediterranean ambiance. Enjoy an intimate, candle-lit dinner in our restaurant offering an eclectic menu that includes Italian cuisine, or relax on our beautifully landscaped patio with a drink from our well-stocked bar. J Restaurant Bar offers favorable wedding packages and is a great venue for hosting many private events, with our excellent catering services you are assured of creating beautiful memories. Our catering services are also available off-site, at a venue of your choice.READ MORE

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

At Launch Trampoline Park in Hartford, Connecticut, visitors are assured of having a bouncing good time on the many wall to wall trampolines that surround our trampoline park. Forget about the gym, at our trampoline park you will get the best of workouts while having fun soaring through the air. Facilities include an arcade, a cafe, lounge, foam pit, basketball hoops, and a trampoline dodge-ball court. Launch Trampoline Park is a great, unique venue for hosting team building activities, birthday parties, corporate events and many other private events that are guaranteed to be fun and memorable.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