West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford is a community of 63,620 people in Connecticut.
Why visit West Hartford
Townapedia lists 142 museums and landmarks, 85 parks and trails, 133 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 25 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History and The Village for Families and Children.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in West Hartford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do25
13 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks142
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Museum · 2.6 mi
1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Th 10:00-20:00, Su 12:00-17:00
The Village for Families and Children
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford
Newington Junction North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Park in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Prospect Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Revolutionary War Campsite
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Archaeological site in Connecticut, United States
Vine Street Apartment Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic buildings in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Arthur G. Pomeroy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Asa Gillett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Farmington, Connecticut, NRHP-listed
Avon Congregational Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Church building in Connecticut, United States of America
Beardsley-Mix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
130 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds85
Westmoor Park
Park · 1.1 mi
119 Flagg Road, West Hartford
07:00-dusk "Park Trails and Grounds" || 09:00-16:00 "Farmyard"
George H. Day Playground
Park · 2.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
19 Arbor Street, Hartford
Saukiag Green
Park · 3.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
1 Lafayette Street, Hartford
73 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes133
Gather55
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch, Fine Dining · 2.8 mi
Casual Breakfast & Lunch with flexible pricing or option to volunteer. Dinner features rotating menus from guest chefs.
55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford
Mo-Th 09:00-14:00; We-Su 17:00-20:30
Butchers & Bakers
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
270 Farmington Avenue, Farmington
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Hog River Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 2.8 mi
1429 Park Street, Hartford
Th,Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Seoul BBQ
Restaurant · Korean, Japanese · 3.6 mi
593 Hartford Road, New Britain
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Hungry Crab
Restaurant · Seafood, Cajun · 2.6 mi
1144 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Zaytoon Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.6 mi
1126 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Koma Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
345 North Main Street, West Hartford
Mo-Su 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:45
Max Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Fish · 0.7 mi
964 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
121 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Homewood Suites Hartford-Farmington
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
2 Farmglen Boulevard, Farmington
Churches and places of worship94
Liberty Christian Center International
Church · United Church Of Christ · 3.5 mi
23 Vine Street, Hartford
House of God Church
Church · Pentecostal · 3.8 mi
148-150 Bedford Street, Hartford
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries120
Healthcare21
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Mount Sinai Campus
Hospital · 3.9 mi
500 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford
Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.9 mi
32 Seymour Street, Hartford
Map of West 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 (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 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Blue Hills 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Newington 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- New Britain 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Wethersfield 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Weatogue 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- East Hartford 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Simsbury Center 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Glastonbury Center 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- West Simsbury 9 mi northwest, about 14 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Allyn Steele House in West Hartford, August 21, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Hartford Center, August 10, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Center Burying Yard, West Hartford, Connecticut, August 14, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Free Library, West Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Universalist Church, West Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitman House in West Hartford, August 16, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rally before health care reform town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut 3, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Health care reform supporter at town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Health care reform supporter 2 at town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Protester 2 at health care reform town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Hartford, Connecticut health care reform town hall meeting 2, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yelling protester at health care reform town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Hartford, Connecticut health care reform town hall meeting, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Health care reform supporter 4 at town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rally before health care reform town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Health care reform supporter 3 at town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rally before health care reform town hall meeting in West Hartford, Connecticut 2, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Hartford, Connecticut health care reform town hall meeting 3, 2009-09-02, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Outside the library at Blue Back Square in West Hartford, Connecticut, August 10, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woods of Rochambeau campsite in West Hartford, August 27, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newington Junction North Historic District, Newington, CT, 2009-08-24, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vine Street Apartment Buildings, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Governor's Mansion exterior, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wethersfield Avenue Car Barn, December 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourth Congregational Church, Hartford CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rhodocollybia butyracea 24561017, pinonbistro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhodocollybia butyracea 24561020, pinonbistro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhodocollybia butyracea 24561015, pinonbistro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American School for the Deaf, main building, August 10, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward W. Morley House, August 14, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American School for the Deaf, August 10, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American School for the Deaf campus, August 10, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stare, Abhimanyu Sirothia, CC BY 3.0
- Seems like a serious stare, Steve McDonald, CC BY 2.0
- First-year red-tailed hawk, Steve McDonald, CC BY 2.0
- Profile of a juvenile red tailed hawk, Steve McDonald, CC BY 2.0
- Leaning into the wind, Steve McDonald, CC BY 2.0
- Old Noah Webster Memorial Library building, August 14, 2008, Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Elephant, Abhimanyu Sirothia, CC BY 3.0
- CTT D40LF 203, Newflyer504, CC BY-SA 4.0
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