Never been to Hartford, looking to move there in the summer. There is a place near Hockanum park I was looking at... anyone have insight as to what its like around there?
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MyRock OP t1_je73j0l wrote
I'm not quite from the Northeast so when you say like Manchester... what is Manchester like? Assuming Manchester, CT?
As opposed to the Urban feel its more suburban, or leaning rural?
BearLindsay t1_je7labt wrote
Depends on which corner of it you're in.
MyRock OP t1_je8lx4m wrote
Specifically it's actually across the way in the Southeast side of East Hartford Gardens
CityBird555 t1_je7tqte wrote
On the whole, Manchester is suburban. It has a very walkable downtown area with a nice mix of restaurants, and then a huge commercial area with a mall, lots of big-box stores, and chain restaurants & hotels. Some residential areas of it are more rural, some are typical suburban sprawl, and a few pockets are a little rough.
MyRock OP t1_je8lxre wrote
Sounds about what I'd expect. Thanks
andherewestand t1_je4bd6j wrote
Hockanum Park is in East Hartford, which is an entirely different city than Hartford. West Hartford is as well. Hartford does have named neighborhoods within city limits. But, for example, the West End of Hartford and West Hartford are not the same. Vibe wise they are similar, but the West End has a more urban feel. As far as East Hartford goes, you will find it much more similar to Manchester than you would any part of Hartford.