Like most urban areas, Hartford is home to numerous cultural, ethnic and racial communities. This diversity makes each of the city's neighborhoods a distinct cultural experience for residents and visitors, alike. Unfortunately, Hartford is not immune to the problems that plague many urban areas. Drugs, crime and urban blight are strife in many of Hartford's communities. However, social programs, like Hartford Choice, are working to turn these communities around by tapping into its most vital asset...the youth of Hartford.

Arts and Recreation

Surprisingly, Hartford has a growing niche in its arts community. If you missed it on Broadway, the Bushnell Theatre is where to go to see the best-of-the-best for performing arts. If you are interested in the visual arts visit the Wadsworth Antheneum, America's oldest public museum of art. 

If stress is getting the better of you and you are seeking a quiet spot to get away, walk or job on over to Bushnell Park, the oldest public park in America.

While the last professional sports team (the NHL Whalers) departed Hartford several years ago, Connecticut is home to the NCAA men's and women's basketball powerhouse UCONN Huskies. Hartford also hosts amateur sports teams including the American Hockey League's Wolfpack, and the Continental Basketball Association's Pride.