The West Hartford center is around the area of Hartford Children's Museum and 1 mile north of Noah Webster House.
West Hartford experiences all the seasons distinctly, so no matter what kind of weather you prefer, you can find it in West Hartford. The spring and fall offer the most moderate temperatures, with average highs in the 50s and 60s. In the late spring/early summer (May or June), you might need to carry an umbrella but the rainfall is usually around eight days per month. West Hartford does experience some humidity, but in the height of summer, average temperatures are only in the mid-80s, with some cooling into the mid-60s at night. The winter months of November through March bring snow and rain along with temperatures in the upper-30s or mid-40s.
For moderate weather well-suited to exploring the best outdoor spaces, visit West Hartford during April and May. You'll enjoy lower humidity, spring flowers, and gentle breezes. Rates are higher than the dead of winter, but not as high as in the summer or peak leaf season in the fall, when tourists visit the northeast to experience the beauty of fall color.
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Don't miss the Noah Webster House, the birthplace of a man who helped define the English language and education system for the new America. After his formal education at Yale University, Noah Webster became a teacher and revolutionized how children were taught in America. Eventually, he wrote what we know today as Webster's Dictionary, one of the most important books in the American education system then and now.
You can take a tour of this well-preserved home seven days a week, and experience period-correct rooms where Noah Webster developed his important ideas about teaching language. Accessibility accommodations include a tablet tour that gives video access to the second floor, closed-captioning for the hard-of-hearing, and a Spanish translation. Seating is available as needed.
Blue Black Square, named for the blue-covered spelling guide written by Noah Webster, is a mixed-use development with shopping, entertainment, and dining. The Hotel Delamar is in walking distance of all the shops and attractions. Enjoy a movie at the theater, with premiere reserved stadium seating, followed by a romantic stroll down the well-manicured spaces of Blue Black Square. There are restaurants to fit every taste, with options such as a simple sandwich for a quick lunch or a luxurious Italian feast. With residences and shopping and dining together, Blue Black Square offers a feeling of community and convenience.
For the lovers of the outdoors, a visit to Elizabeth Park can't be missed, especially in the summer. Listed on the national historic register, Elizabeth Park is over 100 acres of formal gardens, green space, recreational facilities, walking loops, and the Pond House Café. Agricultural masters offer seminars and workshops for rose growing and pruning. The park is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk, and admission is free.
The Rose Garden is at the center of Elizabeth Park, and was the first municipal rose garden in the country, opened in 1904. There are over 15,000 rose bushes and 800 varieties in the circular garden, with wide paths to accommodate many visitors. From mid-June to early July, the rose-covered arches are in bloom for the single time during the year, and residents of West Hartford know the flowers' beauty is unmatched.
If outdoor recreation is on your list, visit the West Hartford Reservoir, acres of beautifully maintained land with more than 30 miles of paved and gravel roads for joggers and bicyclists, hiking trails, wheel-chair accessible picnic groves, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Pick up a trail map to find the path best suited to your skills. In the fall, the colors and beauty of the changing leaves might take your breath away.
When you're looking for an activity for the kids, visit The Children's Museum, a member of the ACM Reciprocal Network of museums across the country. It features an outdoor wildlife sanctuary, a collection of terrariums and aquariums housing turtles, terrapins, and tortoises, a butterfly house open in warmer weather, and a vast array of interactive and educational displays and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. At Christmastime, you won't want to miss the gingerbread house display.
The family might also enjoy a trip to Westmoor Park, a 162-acre demonstration farm with wildflower meadows, gardens, ponds, and trails for year-round enjoyment. You can visit the farm daily to see animals like cows, poultry, horses, goats, and llamas.
West Hartford, Connecticut offers hotels with local style and comfort, with helpful and friendly staff who can help direct you to the local attractions that fit your family's lifestyle. With both an affordable and a more luxurious option, you can choose which hotel fits you best and take advantage of the hospitality and interesting activities West Hartford has to offer its visitors.
Below are reviews of the city of West Hartford, CT from an actual visitor's perspective.
Restaurants were uplifting and fun!
West Hartford is great! Especially food. Within walking distance you can find any type of restaurant and boutique shops.
I grew up in West Hartford. We were there for my Conard High School reunion.
The West Hartford Center has lots of fun placed to explore!