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Things to do in Hartford: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Hartford, Connecticut, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

Downtown Hartford Art & Theater

5 stops · about 8 hr 30 min of stops · ~$170 per person

Immerse yourself in Hartford's rich cultural legacy with a seamlessly walkable downtown route featuring iconic historic art collections, local theater, and top-tier dining.

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    Spectra Plaza

    5 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Spectra Plaza, Hartford

    Enjoy a fun, highly photogenic breakfast with over-the-top waffle and egg options before starting your tour.

    ★ 3.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

    600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford

    Explore America's oldest continuously operating public art museum, showcasing world-class European and American masterpieces.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$22 per person · Directions
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    Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

    25 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, Hartford

    Stop for a quick, casual, and highly rated Connecticut-style craft barbecue lunch just a short walk from the museum.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Hartford Stage

    50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Hartford Stage, Hartford

    Catch a high-caliber afternoon matinee at this Tony Award-winning regional theater.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$65 per person · Directions
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    Trumbull Kitchen

    150 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Trumbull Kitchen, Hartford

    Cap off your cultural day with an upscale, eclectic dinner at this stylish downtown landmark.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions

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