Fullcabflip t1_jc4hxsn wrote on March 13, 2023 at 11:47 PM

What do you guys like to do? There’s a lot to do but you gave no info.

FL__CTthrow OP t1_jc4po7f wrote on March 14, 2023 at 12:43 AM

Sorry, I didn’t even think of that! We’re city peeps currently in Gainesville, FL, so we’re pretty much in a small town. Originally from Orlando so eventually we’ll take trips into NYC, but having never been to CT I wasn’t sure what all is out there. We’re coming with an open mind so I’m looking at all these suggestions and getting excited. Definitely can’t wait to check out the nature and art museums, nature when it warms up a little bit!

Fullcabflip t1_jc4yrwe wrote on March 14, 2023 at 1:51 AM

The diversity of stuff you can see and do with a three hour drive from Hartford is going to shit on a 3 hour drive from Orlando, let alone everything we have here. Other people have mentioned the museums which are really good. Webster theater gets solid bands. Solid skateboarding. If you have or are planning on kids we have very solid schools.

Own-Tomato4335 t1_jc5428z wrote on March 14, 2023 at 2:31 AM

FYI: Gainesville’s population of 140K is slightly more than Hartford’s of 120K

As others have said, so much to access within 3 hour drive. E.g. Boston is less than 2 hours away from Hartford.

Keep in mind that CT is very town specific. A town could be right next to another but have completely different cultural, racial, and things to do. I’m originally from South Jersey and that’s a big change here. (I love it here!)

Jimboss1258Pants t1_jck6g87 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 12:57 PM

Hey! I just joined this Reddit, I also am in Gville thinking of moving to CT 🤣