OH → CT · City-to-City Move

Moving from Columbus to Hartford?

  • 553 mi Distance
  • 9 hr 13 min Drive time
  • 1.2M Hartford metro
  • 186 Sun days/year
What to Do in Hartford

Things you'll want to know about your new city.

Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Hartford, organized by what kind of day you're planning.

Where to Eat

Hartford's essential restaurants.

The dining list every Hartford resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.

  • Max Downtown

    Upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant in the downtown business district with extensive wine list.

  • Salute

    Northern Italian restaurant in a historic brownstone serving housemade pasta and regional specialties.

  • Peppercorn's Grill

    Contemporary Italian cuisine in Hartford's West End with seasonal menus and neighborhood atmosphere.

  • Trumbull Kitchen

    Asian-fusion restaurant and bar in downtown with creative small plates and craft cocktails.

  • Tisane Euro Asian Cafe

    Eclectic cafe serving Pan-Asian dishes, crepes, and extensive tea selection in a bohemian setting.

Climate & Walkability

What daily life feels like in Hartford.

Climate

Hartford experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers and cold, snowy winters typical of southern New England. The city receives moderate precipitation year-round with occasional nor'easters in winter.

  • Sun days/yr186
  • Rainfall46 inches

Walkability

  • Walk Score60/100
  • Transit Score49/100
  • Bike Score65/100

Hartford is somewhat walkable in central neighborhoods, car-dependent in suburbs.

Outdoors & Recreation

  • Bushnell Park walking paths and ice skating at the Pond House
  • Elizabeth Park rose gardens, greenhouses, and walking trails
  • Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway along the riverfront
  • Keney Park with 693 acres of trails, golf course, and pond
  • Goodwin Park with hiking trails and Pond House events venue
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