There really is no place in the country more quaint and beautiful than Hartford, Connecticut. In fact if you are lucky enough to live in Hartford you will likely be the envy of all of your friends.

This stunning city is the capital of the state of Connecticut and from the diamond-shaped downtown area, which is known for its striking historical architecture, to the vibrant music and culture scene there really is no place like Hartford.

One of the things that draws people to Hartford is that quality of life in this picturesque city is well-above other places in America. Hartford is home to two of the country’s top 100 hospitals as well as many high-profile educational institutions. In standardized testing students from schools in Hartford actually scored well above students from schools in all other parts of the country.

In addition to the unparalleled quality of living this city is also blessed with an abundance of lush parkland so there’s plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Whether you enjoy snowboarding, theater, hiking, biking, swimming, shopping or visiting museums you will never run out of things to do once you make Hartford your home.