Location: New Britain
Top Things to do in New Britain
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New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford. According to 2010 Census, the population of the city is 73,206.
Restaurants in New Britain
1. New Britain Museum of American Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 341 reviews
Acknowledged as the first museum in the world dedicated solely to collecting American art, the NBMAA is renowned for its preeminent collection spanning three centuries of American history. The award-winning Chase Family Building, which opened in 2006 to critical and public acclaim, features 15 spacious galleries which showcase the permanent collection and upwards of 25 special exhibitions a year featuring American masters, emerging artists and private collections. Education and community outreach programs for all ages include docent-led school and adult tours, teacher services, studio classes and vacation programs, Art Happy Hour gallery talks, lectures, symposia, concerts, film, monthly First Friday jazz evenings, quarterly Museum After Dark parties for young professionals, and the annual Juneteenth celebration. Enjoy Café on the Park for a light lunch prepared by “Best Caterer in Connecticut” Jordan Caterers. Visit the Museum Shop for unique gifts. Drop by the “ArtLab” learning gallery with your little ones. Gems not to be missed include Thomas Hart Benton’s murals “The Arts of Life in America,” “The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11, 2001” by Graydon Parrish,” and Dale Chihuly’s “Blue and Beyond Blue” spectacular chandelier. Called “a destination for art lovers everywhere,” “first-class,” “a full-size, transparent temple of art, mixing New York ambience with Yankee ingenuity and all-American beauty,” the NBMAA is not to be missed.
Reviewed By agnitfom2000 - Glastonbury, United States
This museum in New Britain is not all that large but gets really great exhibits every so often. They had a major exhibit from Chihuly the glass artist. Last year they had a great exhibit from Georgia O'Keeffe. They have exhibits devoted to women artist's this year. They also have a great permanent collection, especially of artists from the Hudson School. The permanent collection includes the famous Church painting of West Rock. The museum overlooks Walnut Hill Park, a large public park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted that is spectacular on its own. On good weather days it makes a great combination visit. I would suggest allocating about 2 hours to view the collections. The museum does have a good restaurant for lunch, so add some time if you want to eat. Admission can be expensive, but they have many opportunities to enter for free. Check the website or your library.
2. Walnut Hill Park
3. New Britain Stadium
4. Alvarium Beer Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By sald929 - Enfield, United States
I love it! What a great brewery, service and beer selection was amazing! Definitely will be returning!
5. Flight Trampoline Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Flight Trampoline Park features over 13,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines. Flight is the perfect place to host your next birthday party, fundraiser, field trip or corporate event. Flight also features special pricing for Kid Flight, Flight Fit classes and Special Needs Night. Come check out our park which also features a dodgeball arena, foam pits, kiddie courts, basketball hoops and much more!
