Trip Ideas
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More Than a Meeting

Taking care of business? Make it fun too – because when you meet in Connecticut, it’s always more than a meeting. Check out all the cool things to do after you leave the conference table. 

1-2 days

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Fall

  • Connecticut Convention Center
  • Riverfront Recapture
  • Max Downtown
  • Hartford Yard Goats
  • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
  • Marriott Hartford Downtown
  • West Hartford
convention center
convention center

Connecticut Convention Center

Collaborating with your colleagues at the Connecticut Convention Center? Start your trip with a morning stop at Mozzicato Depasquale Bakery and Pastry Shop for authentic Italian pastries, then at Story and Soil Coffee for a local roast or a latte. 

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Night crowd gathered at outdoor concert near waterfront in city
Night crowd gathered at outdoor concert near waterfront in city

Riverfront Recapture

After you break from the boardroom, head to the river for events by Riverfront Recapture. Stroll miles of trails and walkways, fish, boat, or row. Experience teamwork on the challenge course and enjoy free concerts and festivals all season long. 

And be sure to check out the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk to experience award-winning sculpture reflecting the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. 

 

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Grilled tomahawk steak with garlic, rolls, and red wine on wooden table
Grilled tomahawk steak with garlic, rolls, and red wine on wooden table

Max Downtown

Once you work up an appetite, dine at award-winning Max Downtown for internationally inspired dishes, can’t-beat cocktails, and a trendy atmosphere. After, treat yourself to premium ice cream, signature sundaes, and milkshakes at Capital Ice Cream. 

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Crowded baseball stadium with scoreboard and players on field
Crowded baseball stadium with scoreboard and players on field

Hartford Yard Goats

When in Hartford, it’s always a blast to see the Yard Goats play at Dunkin Stadium. Root for the home team and cheer on every home run. Plus, your group can rent their own space to make it even more memorable. 

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The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts illuminated at dusk
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts illuminated at dusk

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

Another entertainment icon, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, presents more than 350 events annually, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. Theater fans should get their tickets early! 

Tall Marriott hotel building in urban area under blue sky
Tall Marriott hotel building in urban area under blue sky

Marriott Hartford Downtown

After a fun and productive day, rest your head at the Marriott Hartford Downtown, conveniently located next to the Connecticut Convention Center.  

Or for a more boutique accommodation, stay at The Goodwin Hotel, offering an urban-chic vibe with incredible architecture. 

 

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Autumn street scene with shops, outdoor dining, and yellow-leaf trees
Autumn street scene with shops, outdoor dining, and yellow-leaf trees

West Hartford

The next day, head to neighboring town of West Hartford and stroll the fuchsia floral arches of Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens, then enjoy brunch at Pond House Café. 

After, explore West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square for plenty of popular restaurants, cafés, boutiques, furniture stores, jewelers, chocolatiers, and music shops. 

 

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