Visitor's Info

East Hartford is rich in cultural and recreational resources. Come and discover why East Hartford is a wonderful place to visit – from cultural heritage attractions, to outdoor recreational activities, to diverse restaurants offering international cuisine.

Cabela's
Located on a portion of a 624-acre mixed-use development at historic Rentschler Field, this 185,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays and huge aquariums.
475 East Hartford Blvd. North (Driving Directions to Cabela's)
860.290.6200

East Hartford Golf Course
130 Long Hill St
860.528.5082

Edward E. King Museum
Museum of tobacco & aviation history
840 Main St
860.289.6429

Futtner’s Family Farm
Pick your own tomatoes and peppers
910 Silver Lane
860.569.4138

Hartford Fine Art & Framing
Greater Hartford’s oldest fine art gallery and custom picture framers, with regular exhibitions of regionally and nationally known artists.
80 Pitkin St
860.528.1409

Huguenot House
Restored home of colonial saddle maker with Connecticut gambrel roof and vaulted dormer windows. Also, 1820 one-room Goodwin School House and c. 1850 Burnham Blacksmith Shop. Be sure to ask about the friendly ghost.
307 Burnside Ave
860.568.7645

Olde Burnside Brewing Company
Tours of brewery and antique icehouse available by appointment.
776 Tolland St
860.528.2200

Rentschler Field Stadium
Connecticut’s new sports and entertainment facility and home to UConn Huskies football team.  The 40,000-seat stadium is perfect for college football, concerts, special events and more.
615 Silver Lane
860.610.4700

Riverfront Recapture
Non-profit organization that produces public and private events along the Connecticut Riverfront in East Hartford & Hartford. Includes festivals, rowing, fishing, youth programs, concerts, and more.
860.713.3131

East Hartford

Fast Facts

The nationally recognized Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, held mid-summer, attracts
more than 5,000 people to East Hartford over a 4-day period.
(East Hartford Parks & Recreation Department)