Welcome to CT! I hope you like it here. I have lived in Frog Hollow neighborhood for about five years. I really like Hartford. There are a lot of efforts to improve the city and its great to have people moving to live here.

If you are out at Uconn in Farmington it's not a bad drive from the city. It does get congested at the usual times but not like larger cities. Check out Parkville Market for food or drinks. Great in the summer for siting outside and listening to some live music.

Feel free to msg me if you have any specific questions. Good luck.