With shopping facilities perhaps its greatest selling point, the town of West Hartford is a destination situated in Hartford County in the state of Connecticut. With permanent resident figures reaching over 64,000, it’s a fairly densely populated area with the majority of folk sitting in high wage brackets and living in fairly upmarket accommodation.
West Hartford is not especially big, covering only 22 square miles and is often considered as just a suburb of the larger Hartford City, which is in fact the capital of the state. The town is neighbored by Avon, Bloomfield, Farmington and Newington and is within 100 miles of both Boston and New York City, offering some good day trip opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
The West Hartford Center is the focal point of West Hartford’s downtown center and the place to find the best of its retail and dining scenes. Additionally, a popular spot with visitors is the Westfarms Mall located on the town’s border with Farmington.
Highlights
West Hartford Center: built in the style of a traditional New England village, this popular facility is home to more than 140 outlets including shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Westfarms Mall: over 160 shops and restaurants can be found at this large indoor facility located at the point at which West Hartford meets neighboring Farmington.
Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society: this 18th century property was the birthplace and childhood home of famous lexicographer, Noah Webster. Today the property features a museum, shop and modern exhibition gallery.
Elizabeth Park: listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this park is the former estate of Charles M Pond and now features lawns, greenhouses, tennis courts, bowling greens and a pond.