06/08/24: First time at this huge event hosted by Town of West Hartford! It's a two day event; June…read more8, 10-6 and June 9, 12-6. My family and I had a great time. There were rides, food trucks/tents, vendor/arts/craft booths, and music. First we started off at the carnival rides. They had a ferris wheel, huge slide, and various of other rides my little one enjoyed. Then we had food; so many options to to choose from. We had the fried potato/cheese/corn balls from Chompers food truck. My husband and son had hot dogs at another vendor. I had pad Thai from a Thai booth. All were good and decently priced. There's ice cream for dessert; something for everyone! There were over 150 vendor booths. We bought some art from various vendors. The quality and craftsmanship at these booths were great. I am happy to support small businesses! The turn out was great, there were hundreds of people. Overall, a fun family event and can't be missed!

During the spring and summer months, once a month, the Vietnamese night market springs into life…read more Local aunties and uncles toil away in makeshift kitchens to bring a taste of their home to the community. Pho, bahn mi, and milk tea are the tip of the iceberg of what's offered here. There's a plethora of delicious food options, loads of vendors and lots of people. They got a band playing in the main thoroughfare and karaoke towards the tail end of the night. We tried a smattering of dishes, ranging from mini shrimp pancakes, scallop noodles served in the shell, Takoyaki and meat skewers, grass jelly and lotus sticky rice. Each one very fresh, lots of flavor and a good price for the portion. The only dilemma being parking and the crowds. It's gotten very popular as of late, so if you don't go early they can run out of food. During our brief stint, they were out of sesame balls and onigiri, with lots of places running low on supplies. It's a fun experience and worth a try if you manage to get a chance to come there. It's a great community deserving of the popularity and it's a great fundraiser for the local church. Go in with an open mind and enjoy the adventure!

So much fun! I went with a group of friends who had been before and was glad I did. We arrived over…read morean hour before opening and the lines were already starting to grow. I tried a little bit of everything and took some food home for tomorrow! I will definitely be back next year as everything I ate was delicious and I ate until I was stuffed. The music was hopping, the vendors were friendly and quick considering the crowd (which was insane by the time we left two hours later) and the food was reasonably priced.

Finally got to the Food Truck gathering here at the Know Good Market. Great summer night with lots…read moreof food trucks to choose from. I ended up at Craft Bird Food Truck and it was the first time eating here [and not the last]. I wasn't super hungry but had the delicious Street Corn Salad and Truffle Mac and Cheese Bites. What a great combination. From mellow corn, spicy cherry pepper aioli and smooth jicama to the salty and crunchy coated super creamy mac and cheese. Great people, great food and super hot weather with a happy cloud giving a bit of shade.

I came by for this season's grand opening. There was definitely a solid group of people here and a…read moregood vibe overall. This market is small but special. There were only two savory food trucks, NoRA, N2 coffee, and River Hog brewery with a limited number of samples this opening Thursday. I guess I would have liked more food variety. It was neat touring River Hog's space, though it sounds like it'll be a few months until they're up and running. But at least we can say, "We saw it when...!" There were some interesting tables with accessories and clothes to buy, but the selection was a bit limited. Worth checking out for sure, though I'll probably wait until deeper in the summer when there may be more vendors around.

I explored New Britain during their Celebrate New Britain event. The city is located about 9 miles…read moreaway from Hartford and has approximately 74,000 people living there. There is a huge population of Polish people; there is a section called Little Poland. The nickname is the Hardware City because there was a massive influx of manufacturing companies that setup shop there. New Britain high school is one of the largest in Connecticut. There are two colleges; Charter Oak State College and Central Connecticut State University. Walnut Hill Park is a 98-acre park located in the city; there are athletic fields and open space to enjoy nature. After doing some research, and driving around, I noticed some nice and not so nice areas. As with any city or town, there are pros and cons.

Definitely the best yelp event so far this year ! Very lovely and elegant !…read more Plenty of hors d'œuvre for everyone at the event ! They had complementary red sangria and a raspberry lemonade mocktail for everyone to enjoy along with a cash bar for more options. The staff was lovely , and the new renovations at the Sheraton Bradley hotel are very modern chic ! Def worth booking a room , or a conference room for meetings or gatherings The new bar in the lounge is fabulous for a for a drink or a quick bite before heading to the airport ... or to pass time by if needed !

We had an awesome time at Yelp's Cocktail Hour at the Sheraton Bradley! The renovations were really…read morenice. The new bar is high class and chill. The new room designs were very nice and I appreciate that they took the time to show us around to all the renovated areas. The food was the true star of the show with delicious finger foods, red velvet cake, and awesome cocktails! Yelp went all out with the wicked cook yelp passes and the get to know ya questions. Top Yelp event of the year for me so far

City of Middletown was incorporated as a town in 1651 and then a city in 1784. It has a population…read moreof approximately 47,000. The original name was Mattabaseck which was given by the local Native American tribe, Wangunk; it was changed to Middletown because it was the halfway point between Saybrook and Windsor. The city is located 16 miles south of Hartford and is along the Connecticut River. Due to the location, it was a sailing port then turned into an industrial center. In downtown, Main Street is a popular area with restaurants, stores, and bars; this is near the Wesleyan University. The top 5 employers are Middlesex Hospital, United Technologies, FedEx, Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Wesleyan University. There are plenty of things to do and it's centrally located, which makes it easy to have access to amenities. As a tourist visiting, my family and I enjoyed exploring the area. We loved Kid City museum and what Main Street had to offer. There was an influx of immigrants which created a melting pot of cuisines and restaurants. I'm a huge fan of food especially the variety the area has to offer; from Tibetan, Korean, Peruvian, Indian, Thai, Pakistani, Mexican, Italian, to Ethiopian, my taste buds are firing up. There are beautiful historic buildings and parking was metered but plentiful. There are parks and trails; Wadsworth Falls State Park, Smith Park, and Middletown Nature Gardens. Overall, from what we saw, we liked the city. I look forward to going back and exploring some more.

Gorgeous little town that I had the pleasure of touring while I was in the state on business…read more Everyone was super nice, and it definitely had that small town charm. I know I'll be back to visit frequently, as it's on the way to the airport and I work nearby. Wish I lived here just because of the wide open spaces, and the homes that look like they're out of a story book!

This was another town we were highly interested in living in. People settled in Glastonbury in 1636…read morebut it officially became a town in 1693. It's 7-miles away from Hartford and has approximately 35,000 residents. The oldest ferry in the nation is still operating since 1655; this ferry crosses the Connecticut River and goes to Rocky Hill. There's a large forest there called Meshomasic State Forest. Part of the town is located on Rattlesnake Mountain which has timber rattlesnakes. If you like history like I do, they have the second highest amount of old colonial homes in the US; these homes were from the 1800s and a handful were from the 1600s. The public schools are highly rated. There are a few plazas with restaurants and stores. The overall aesthetics of the town is beautiful. I enjoy visiting and exploring it!

This is not NYC, or Boston, or even West Hartford - It is a community with a quiet elegance,…read morehistory, lots of beautiful hiking trails and an increasingly welcoming/inclusive community that while not yet as diversified as we would like it to be - I think it will be as more folks discover it. Aside from a great community for all families; including LGBTQIA families, and families of color, it provides a beautiful place to live and/or work remotely. Outside of rush hour, it takes us 2 hours to be in Chelsea, NYC, and 1.5 hours to meet friends for dinner in Boston. It is strategically located in between two mega cities with a great airport nearby (Hartford), and direct Amtrak service to NYC only a few minutes away in Hartford. We are major outdoor folks and on our spare time run hiking groups in the US and Canada - And we keep being surprised by the beautiful trails we keep discovering all around us with the AllTrails app. You may not have the thousand restaurants selection of NYC, but we have found excellent Thai; Mexican, Italian and local coffee shops here - so more than pleased. Three things we would like to see in the near future include: 1. A Bike Share/Rental Program like NYC's CitiBike or at least a local shop with bike rentals; 2. A Glastonbury "Trader Joe" - The Whole Foods here is great but we love many of the Trader Joe products - so hopefully soon, and 3. As per our South Beach experience - the first traditional "Cuban Restaurant" in the entire Hartford Area (Closest one is New Haven). Bottomline, if you are looking for a quiet, understated, lots of outdoor parks/trails, good schools, inclusive (ie, LGBTQIA, Families of Color) community and a nice/welcoming local neighbors - Check out Glastonbury.

Spotty is a painted dog on the side of Route 165. If you don't know it's there, it's tempting (and…read moreworth it) to turn around after doing a double take. The road is pretty quiet but with a higher speed limit. Spotty was originally painted in 1935 by Stanley Zigtorac.