Why visit Blue Hills
Townapedia lists 73 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bulkeley Bridge, Comcast Theatre, Aetna Diner and Ambassador Apartments.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Blue Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Hills
Blue Hills is a community in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, encompassing the northwestern corner of the city of Hartford and the southeastern corner of the town of Bloomfield. The Bloomfield portion is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 2,762 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Hills, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Bulkeley Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Hartford, Connecticut
Comcast Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Outdoor/indoor theatre in Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Southern railroad bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Railroad bridge in Hartford, Connecticut
Museums and landmarks73
Aetna Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic diner in Hartford, Connecticut
Ambassador Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
United States historic place
Apartment at 49–51 Spring Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic apartment building in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Arthur G. Pomeroy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Asylum Avenue District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Hartford, Connecticut
Batterson Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Hartford, Connecticut, United State
Beardsley-Mix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Building at 136–138 Collins Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Building at 142 Collins Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Building at 83–85 Sigourney Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Calvin Day House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Hartford, CT, listed on the NRHP in Connecticut
Capen-Clark Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
61 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
West Eggleston Street Tot Lot
Park · 0.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Blue Hills Neighborhood Center
Park · 0.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Lincoln Way Open Space
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Lincoln Way West Open Space
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
465 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield
Mo-Sa 04:30-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
19 Granby Street, Bloomfield
Mo-Th 06:30-24:00; Fr 06:30-00:30; Sa 07:00-00:30; Su 07:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop
903-905 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
925 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship22
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Second Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Union Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Windsor Avenue Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Saint Martin's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.1 mi
290 Cornwall Street, Hartford
Blue Hills Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
700 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Jumoke Academy Honors Science, Math, and Research Technology
School · 1.3 mi
339 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford
Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy - Elementary School
School · 1.5 mi
250 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford
Healthcare3
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Mount Sinai Campus
Hospital · 0.9 mi
500 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford
Burgdorf–Bank of America Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
131 Coventry Street, Hartford
Map of Blue Hills
195 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartford Brainard Fld (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-24: Hawthorne Fire (Fire)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hartford–Brainard Airport (HFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hartford 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- West Hartford 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- East Hartford 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Simsbury Center 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Weatogue 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Wethersfield 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Windsor Locks 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Tariffville 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Newington 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Manchester 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HartfordCT BlueHillsFireStation, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taste 778, Blue Hills CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Hills Station 3, Blue Hills CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- McMahon Wintonbury Library, Blue Hills CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Hills Fire Department, Blue Hills CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 179 Allyn Street, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WindsorCT CaptJamesLoomisHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Headquarters, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perkins-Clark House in Hartford, Connecticut 2, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WindsorCT GilesBarberHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beardsley-Mix House in West Hartford, August 22, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HartfordCT ImlayAndLaurelStreetsHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HartfordCT LittleHollywoodHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building at 142 Collins Street in Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt Benjamin Allyn II House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Timothy Dwight Mills House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West End North Historic District, Whitney Street, 2009-08-31, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House of Mark Twain, Makemake at German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Farm Schoolhouse, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward and Ann Moore House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elijah Mills House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 847 Main Street North in West Hartford, August 16, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Collins and Townley Streets2, Prakashkumar014, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis Gillette House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 136-138 Collins Street in Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oliver W. Mills House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Cotter Federal Building, Hartford, CT, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hartford Golf Club Historic District 2, August 28, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isham-Terry House, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 402 Asylum Street, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 49-51 Spring Street, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mark Twain House Hartford Connecticut 2009, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 26-28 High Street, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chamberlin-Burr Day House 2, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1053 Windsor Avenue, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asylum Avenue District from Sigourney Street, Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1021 Windsor Avenue, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George G Loomis House, Windsor CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Footguard Hall, Prakashkumar014, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HartfordCT OxfordWhitneyStreetHD OxfordStreet1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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