East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford is a community of 50,918 people in Connecticut.
Why visit East Hartford
Townapedia lists 118 museums and landmarks, 103 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Morgan G. Bulkeley Bridge, Spotlight Theatre, Ancient Burying Ground and Charter Oak Cultural Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in East Hartford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do14
Hartford Stage
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
50 Church Street, Hartford
Maximilian E. And Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Science Theate
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks118
Ancient Burying Ground
Cemetery · 3.5 mi
Municipal Cemetery
679 Main Street, Hartford
Su-Sa 08:00-17:00
Ann Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut
Bushnell Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Hartford, Connecticut
Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in East Hartford, Connecticut
Curtisville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Predominantly residential area along Naubuc Avenue and Pratt Streets in northwestern Glastonbury, Connecticut
Department Store Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
106 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds103
Richard E. Gorman Park
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
May Road, East Hartford
Riverside Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
20 Leibert Road, Hartford
sunrise-sunset
Buckingham Square Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
339 Main Street, Hartford
Center Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
61 South Prospect Street, East Hartford
Martin Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
315 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford
Porter Memorial Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
51 Wyllys Street, Hartford
Addison Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
415 Addison Road, Glastonbury
Cornelius McAuliffe Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
91 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi
185 Asylum Street, Hartford
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:30; Sa 07:00-13:00; Su "Closed"
Augie and Ray's
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
Way back in 1946, two East Hartford cops named Ray Hutt and Augie Bria took a chance and opened Augie & Ray's Drive-in restaurant; a hot...
314 314 Main Street East Hartford, Connecticut 06118, East Hartford
Mo-Sa 05:45-15:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.3 mi
141 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.3 mi
41 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Mo-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Cosmic Omelet
Restaurant · Breakfast · 3.4 mi
485 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040, Manchester
Mo,We-Fr,Su 07:00-13:00
DoNo Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.5 mi
1212 Main Street, Hartford
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Max Fish
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.8 mi
110 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Ming Bao Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.4 mi
1007 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 00:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 3.3 mi
41 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
149 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
85 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury
Churches and places of worship43
First Congregational Church of East Hartford
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.0 mi
837 Main Street, East Hartford
Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.4 mi
63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford
Good Shepherd Church
Church · Episcopal · 3.2 mi
155 Wyllys Street, Hartford
Saint Johns Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.9 mi
1160 Main Street, East Hartford
First Church of Christ Congregational
Church · United Church Of Christ · 3.6 mi
2183 Main Street, Glastonbury
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries93
CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School
School · 2.4 mi
337 East River Drive, East Hartford
Healthcare10
Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
969 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
Passport Health Hartford Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
750 Main Street, Hartford
Map of East Hartford
250 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 (3 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, 2 miles away.
- Hartford 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Glastonbury Center 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Manchester 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Wethersfield 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Blue Hills 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- West Hartford 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Newington 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- New Britain 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Rockville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Broad Brook 11 mi north, about 18 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
Photo credits
- Main Street East Hartford Connecticut USA, Elipongo, Public domain
- Connecticut IB Academy, East Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 69 Pratt Street, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Engine Co 2 Fire Station Hartford CT, – Grondemar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cheney Building, Hartford CT - general view, H. H. Richardson (1838–1886), architect, Public domain
- EastHartfordCT NaubucBroadHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GlastonburyCT CurtisvilleHD GrangeHall, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- GlastonburyCT GideonWellesHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ann Street Historic District Hartford CT, – Grondemar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PitkinGraveMarkerCenterCemeteryEastHartfordCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Looking down Pratt Street toward Main Street, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Keney Tower, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EastHartfordCT SeldenBrewerHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 40 Alden Street, Hartford, CT, Alden Street, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone Bridge, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (UCONN), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- UConn football bowl game banners 2015, – Grondemar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463690010), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5462731675), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hartford Whalers Reunion & Fan Fest (4956617868), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5463333520), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5463355278), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463116367), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463704420), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463131983), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5463354022), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463649678), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463160785), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463590748), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463654120), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463129845), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463768458), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463650572), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5462776271), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5463361746), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463580022), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463088511), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Army Black Knights vs. American International College Yellow Jackets - February 19, 2011 (5463334516), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463681316), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Connecticut Whale vs. Providence Bruins - February 19, 2011 (5463082335), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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