1. The City of
Hartford …
New England’s Rising Star

2. Table of Contents
Location Fun things to do
Population Ending
Interesting Landmarks

3. The City of
Hartford
Location
The city of Hartford is located in one of the seven New England states
known as Connecticut. The state of Connecticut is located in the
northeastern section of the United States. It is a two hour drive to the
beach as well as to the mountains to ski. It is also only two hours to New
York City or Boston, so Hartford is conveniently located to two great
cities.
New England’s Rising Star

4. The City of
Hartford
Population
The city of Hartford has approximately
125,000 people within its boundaries, and
over 894,000 in its metropolitan (county)
area. It is a very diverse community with a
wide range of cultures.
New England’s Rising Star

5. The City of
Hartford
Interesting Landmarks
There are many interesting places to visit in our
capital city. The oldest public museum in the
United States is the Wadsworth Atheneum.
Famous authors’ residences include the Mark
Twain house and the Harriet Beecher Stowe
residence. Samuel Colt, creator of the Colt
pistol, lived and worked right outside of
downtown. The state capital is a beautiful
building, and Bushnell Park is one of the oldest
parks designed for a city in the country.
New England’s Rising Star

6. The City of
Hartford
Fun things to Do
Once you are in our fair city, there are many
interesting places and fun things to do. Take in a
show at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts,
Hartford Stage, or Theatre Works. Visit the amazing
rose gardens at Elizabeth Park, or travel to the
Connecticut Science Center to check out the terrific
exhibits for kids and adults alike. Stop by the XL
Center to catch a UCONN men’s or women’s
basketball game, or to see a concert by the likes of
Bruce Springsteen or Lady Gaga.
New England’s Rising Star

7. The City of Hartford
So, come to Hartford and enjoy
theatre, sports, entertainment, food,
and all sorts of other enjoyable
activities. We’ll keep an eye out for
you and look forward to you joining
us. Hope to see you soon! 
New England’s Rising Star