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Downtown Hartford
Overview
Hartford has one of the nation's most educated and productive workforces, and is a great place for your business. Hartford is first in gross domestic product per capita and second in labor productivity in the entire world.
Downtown Hartford is conveniently located between Boston and New York City with easy automobile access from the intersection of Interstate highways I-91 and I-84.
Hartford’s rail service, "Union Station", is listed on the National Registry due to its historically significant 1843 origin.
Bradley International Airport is just minutes North of Hartford -- with direct access from I-91.
Convention Facilities
Hartford is home to the Connecticut Convention Center overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River and Adriaen’s Landing, the city’s exciting new riverfront district. With over 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, it is the largest convention facility between New York and Boston.
The Connecticut Expo Center is just North & West of the I-84/I-91 interestion and has 88,000 square feet of contiguous ground-level space and 3,000 additional square feet of meeting space.
The Hartford Civic Center is Connecticut's largest in-door premier sports and entertainment facility. A landmark since 1975, the Hartford Civic Center's past headliners include the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, U2, Eric Clapton, Janet Jackson, Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Britney Spears, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Neil Diamond.
Points of Interest
The Connecticut State Capitol Building
The gold-leaf dome of the State Capitol, visible from The Boardroom, is an easy walking distance of a few blocks. Built in 1878, it houses the state's executive offices and legislative chamber, as well as historical memorabilia. Tours are available to observe the proceedings of the General Assembly from the public galleries, when in session.
Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 278-2670
The Wadsworth, built in 1842, is America's oldest public art museum. Its distinctive "castle" exterior will catch your eye as you head north on Main Street from The Boardroom. They have recently extensively renovated their sculpture garden and with their dedication to the arts, this landmark is worth a visit while in Downtown Hartford.
Old State House
800 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103 203-
(860)
522-6766
The Old State House on Main Street is the pillar of Connecticut's democratic heritage. Connecticut is known as "The Constitution State" because it was on the site of the Old State House in 1637 that the first written constitution guaranteeing the right to representative government was enacted by the English colonists. The current building, which is one of the oldest State Houses in the US, was completed in 1796. It is designated a National Historic Landmark by the U. S. Department of the Interior and serves as a museum.
Butler-McCook House
396 Main St,
Hartford,
CT
(860) 522-1806
Hartford's oldest house, the 1782 homestead also contains Hartford's oldest collection of art, antiques and household items. Eliza Butler and her husband, the Rev. John McCook, along with their seven children lived in the house. It was built for Eliza's grandparents, Dr. Daniel and Sarah Sheldon Butler. Family possessions accumulated over nearly 200 years blend with an unusual collection of Japanese armor with fine American paintings, antiques and Victorian period toys. It is an easy walk one block North of The Boardroom on Main Street.
Restaurants
Ashley's Restaurant
221 Main St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 247-8730
Breakfast and lunches. In the same block as The Boardroom (out the Main Street door and to the right).
Max Bibo's
250 Main St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 728-5682
Overstuffed deli sandwiches and fresh salads. Across Main Street from The Boardroom.
Peppercorn's Grill
357 Main Street
Hartford CT
(860) 547-1714
This upscale Italian Restaurant got a well-deserved 3 1/2 star rating from the Hartford Courant. Peppercorn's Grill is just a block North of The Boardroom on Main Street.
More Information
Connecticut Development Authority
