Tour Guide
Distance: 6 miles
Active Ride Time: About 40 minutes
Start at Spectra Wired Cafe
5 Constitution Plaza, (860) 906-1835
A city's café. From caffeine to comfy couches, conference tables and workspace to free high-speed wifi, Spectra Wired has got you covered! Serving Coperaco coffee, locally sourced baked goods, and made to order breakfast and lunch options. Your day starts here!
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RIDE FROM...
Spectra Wired Cafe to Bushnell Park
(0.9 miles, about 6 minutes)
1. Ride east on Kinsley Street toward Columbus Blvd
2. Turn right onto Columbus Blvd
3. Turn right onto Arch Street
4. Continue onto Wells Street
5. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Elm Street
6. Turn right at West Street to enter Bushnell Park
Bushnell Park
99 Trinity Street
Bushnell Park was the first city park in the USA to be conceived, built and paid for by citizens through a popular vote. The park is an arboretum of rare and native trees - over 150 species have been in the park since it's establishment. Don't miss the beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, The Lily Pond, the park's many statues, and the carousel which was built in 1914 and is still in use today!
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Bushnell Park to Capitol Building
(0.3 miles, about 2 minutes)
1. Follow the Bushnell Park paths northwest toward Trinity Street
2. Cross Trinity Street then turn left toward the Capitol Building which will be on your right
Capitol Building
210 Capitol Avenue, (860) 240-0222
Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. The capitol building is an incredible Gothic style structure constructed from 1872 to 1879. The state legislature is housed inside of the building as well as historical memorabilia and wonderful architecture. Stop in at the west entrance for a free 1-hour guided tour!
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Capitol Building to Museum of Connecticut History
(0.1 miles, about 1 minute)
1. Exit the Capitol Building toward Capitol Avenue
2. Cross Capitol Avenue, the Museum of Connecticut History will be directly in front of you
Museum of Connecticut History
231 Capitol Avenue, (860) 757-6535
The Museum of Connecticut History is dedicated to preserving Connecticut's government, military, and industrial history. View historic documents like the state's Royal Charter from 1662 and the original State Constitution from 1818, a gallery of portraits of Connecticut Governors, and more interesting exhibits about Connecticut's past. PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook @MuseumofCTHistory
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RIDE FROM...
Museum of Connecticut History to Hanging Hills Brewing Company
(1.8 miles, about 11 minutes)
1. Ride east on Capitol Avenue toward Trinity Street
2. Turn right at Trinity Street
3. Make a slight left onto Washington Street
4. Turn left onto Buckingham Street
5. Turn right onto Main Street
6. At the intersection with Park Street, use the crosswalk to cross to the far left side of Main Street, then turn right to continue riding south
7. Continue onto Wethersfield Avenue
8. Turn left onto Elliott Street E
9. Turn right onto Ledyard Street, Hanging Hills Brewing Company will be on the left
Hanging Hills Brewing Company
150 Ledyard Street, (860) 263-7033
Hanging Hills Brewing Company has been brewing craft beer in Connecticut since 2016. This 10 barrel craft brewery is located in the heart of Hartford's South Meadows. Hanging Hills Brewing Company makes a wide variety of handcrafted beers that push the envelope and, occasionally, toe the line. Put down the kickstand and end your ride at the tasting room - open Thursday through Sunday.
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Hanging Hills Brewing Company to Bar5
(3 miles, about 18 minutes)
1. Ride north on Ledyard Street toward Elliott Street E
2. Turn right onto Elliott Street E
3. Turn left onto Locust Street
4. Turn right onto Wawarme Avenue
5. Stay right at the fork, then turn right onto Reserve Road
6. Just before the Charter Oak Bridge, turn left and make a U-turn onto Riverwalk N (walk your bike on the stairs)
7. Continue riding north on Riverwalk N (the river will be on your right)
8. At Mortensen Riverfront Plaza turn left and walk your bike up the stairs
9. Walk your bike across the Phoenix Gateway Pedestrian Bridge
10. Turn left at Phoenix Plaza
11. Turn right at Travelers Plaza toward Prospect Street
12. Turn right onto Prospect Street
13. Turn right onto American Row
14. Turn left onto Market Street
15. Turn right onto Kinsley Street, Bar 5 will be on the left
Bar5
5 Constitution Plaza, (860) 906-1835
Want to keep the good times rolling? Back at the starting point you'll find Bar5 where craft cocktails, local brews, and wine await you. If you're pedaling on a weekday enjoy weekly bar specials, Trivia Tuesdays, 50% off wine bottles on Wednesday, and live music on Thursdays.