West Hartford is adjacent to and west of Hartford, the State capital, and neighbors Bloomfield, Newington, Farmington, and Avon.
West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square a delightful shopping mecca and the wonderful food! 

It is a shopper's delight with over 140 shops, many restaurants with outdoor seating, art galleries and unique boutiques. Blue Back Square, which includes an art cinema, upscale shops, restaurants and luxury condominiums.

There is plenty of public transportation and parking including Bradly International Airport, and the new CTFasttract located in Elmwood. It is also an upcoming stop for the New Haven-Springfield rail line, currently in progress. Approximately ten minutes from the center of town is Union Station which provides rail transit to and from town. It is serviced by Amtrak.

Elmwood Center is revitalized and composed of local businesses, ethnic restaurants, luxury condominiums, and Beachland Park. Close by is Park road with is not the home Décor’ center of the state.

Education is a priority for most families in and West Hartford offers several options for schools.  The 2 public highs. Conard and Hall High schools enjoy a wonderful rivalry in sports. Be sure to catch a football or lacrosse game!  The elementary schools are Aiken, Braeburn, Bugbee, Charter Oak, Duffy, Morley, Norfeldt, Smith, Webster Hill, Whiting Lane and Wolcott. The three middle schools are King Philip, Sedgwick, and the newest, Bristow Middle School. West Hartford is home to University of Hartford and the University of Saint Joseph and Kingwood Oxford School. If you have a chance to tour new campus of The American School for the Deaf on North Main Street is work the visit! Lear how this school started is and its history! It is a heartfelt story and worth the trip!

Most residents enjoy unwinding by hiking or cycling at one of the many reservoirs and the Metacomet Ridge which includes Talcott Mountain State Park.  The town is also lined with beautiful sidewalks to enjoy an evening walk. West Hartford 5 parks and pools provide much fun for the kids in the summer.
One of the best thing about West Hartford is it central location in the state providing quick access to New York City, Boston Hartford and Springfield for a variety of day trips including great skiing in Vermont, the White Mountains of  Hampshire and the shorelines of New England. Coming home from any trip to the warmth and friendly nature of West Hartford is always a welcome treat.

Enjoy the pictures and be sure to check out the 10 best things to do in West Hartford!