Hartford, CT Driving Tips
I would say that it's important to know the major highways, as well as map out your route before you go. When you get into downtown Hartford, the exits appear on both sides and in the middle, and exits are often exit only. You can quickly find yourself lost and stuck in downtown Hartford if you are
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not prepared.
Hartford, CT Buying Tips
Enfield is a pretty good area for cars. There are several dealers on one road (Palomba Drive) so you can shop around and many are owned by the same company (Lia), which means you don't have to worry about going through the paperwork multiple times. It's also much easier to navigate and is only about
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20-30 minutes north on the main highway.
Favorite Driving Memory
I strongly dislike driving, so I don't have positive driving experiences. I do like road trips, but only as a passenger. I enjoy the long trips with nowhere to be because I don't worry about time and I don't care if there is traffic. I also like being aware of new places and seeing things I have not
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seen before.
Favorite Road
None
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Again, I really don't like driving. In addition, Connecticut is basically all back roads, suburban streets, and two highways. It is not a great driving city or state. Of course, I don't enjoy driving. It's pretty outside the cities, but the traffic is often congested, too.
Hartford, CT Driving Tips
Driving in Hartford can be a bit confusing for a newcomer. There are a lot of curves and roundabouts, and the city isn't laid out on a grid like NYC and other large cities are. When learning the city - take your time. Enjoy looking around at the sights and the buildings, and discovering all of the d
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ifferent ways you can go to reach the same place.
Hartford, CT Buying Tips
There are a lot of auto dealers all around the city of Hartford. Craigslist is also a very popular way for people to sell their used cars in the city. When purchasing a car in Hartford, you might want to seriously consider hybrid or something else which gives good mileage, as there can be a lot of
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stop and go traffic.
Favorite Driving Memory
Every year, I attend a music festival located in Hartford, during the summer. It's always fun to come up through downtown Hartford and watch the buildings grow up around me, then come around to the arena for some great music and great people.
Favorite Road
Savitt Way
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Savitt Way is a long road upon which many things are located - the most important of which is the XFINITY Theater, the areas premiere spot for music and music festivals. On days when there is a show, there are always friendly people offering parking places, and interesting people moving about and en
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tertaining the event-goers.
Hartford, CT Driving Tips
Pay attention and plan ahead! Lanes merge and change direction quickly. If you want to look around park & walk around. When driving you have to go toward west Hartford, the houses are gorgeous and historical. Lots of great restaurants and lots to do from sporting events to concerts.
Hartford, CT Buying Tips
Craigslist is good if you can find a good deal or know what you are looking for. Otherwise there a hundreds of dealerships within miles of each other. Typically in Hartford you can get a great price and find any make or model.
Favorite Driving Memory
Driving in Hartford is tricky and easy to turn the wrong way or almost go down a one-way road. My favorite time of driving in the city is Christmas time. All the lights and decorations really light up the city. The constitution plaza is filled with lights, figures, trees decorated and a huge Christm
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as tree. There are so many events around this time and Hartford is full of life.
Favorite Road
Asylum
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If you get off the highway exit and take a right it guides you all through the cities historical buildings, the Capitol and the arches. You also see Bushnell park and it's a beautiful area.