Top rated Scenic spots in Hartford, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Hartford

Experience the best that Hartford has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Scenic spot category.

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Enfield Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great view of both sides of the reservoir. Sign showed photos of the valley with the towns and buildings before the government took the land and relocated somewhere around 24,000 people, and after the towns were destroyed. This is a good reminder of the responsibility to rarely use the government po...

4.90 (296 reviews) (~67.3 km from centre)

Skinner State Park

State park

Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views.

4.80 (831 reviews) (~60.2 km from centre)

Stonington Point

Scenic spot

4.80 (462 reviews) (~81.41 km from centre)

Rose Hill Farm

Orchard

4.80 (272 reviews) (~99.7 km from centre)

Ninham Mountain Fire Tower

Scenic spot

👍 For the intrepid few who make the climb up Ninham Mountain, its Fire Tower is another welcome challenge. At the base are antennae and power lines, along with encouraging graffiti on a rock. To every steep step leading upwards is a plaque with the names of individuals and local organizations which pr...

4.80 (133 reviews) (~92.36 km from centre)

Audubon Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Beautiful trails and lots of different bird species...even during winter! Trail maps available on site and beaver sightings. We love it here!!

4.80 (73 reviews) (~83.36 km from centre)

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge - Parking

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (64 reviews) (~95.06 km from centre)

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

State park

Hiking trails & an auto road ascend the summit, where a picnic pavilion affords mountaintop views.

4.70 (791 reviews) (~80.05 km from centre)

Shelburne Falls Potholes

Scenic spot

👍👍 Loved it, very windy and lots of water covering big parts of the holes as the "dam" broke, you can't go down there as older pics suggest, it seemed to me a very dangerous place to be even with the damn not broken, it was already a nice experience from the bridge. Told my brazilian parents I was at t...

4.70 (121 reviews) (~93.24 km from centre)

Sanderson Brook Waterfall

Scenic spot

👍👍 Serene and peaceful, especially near the top as you climb the smooth, yet unbalanced rock face due to excessive water flow during and after storms over decades if not centuries... I definitely do not advise to go when raining or any slippery conditions, the off-trail to the falls is just a couple of...

4.70 (112 reviews) (~58.57 km from centre)

Audubon George Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 We went on the short hike from PKG lot 1. Took a right, stayed in blue trail. It was wonderful to hear and see the birds and to get some exercise. Just about 3 miles, some good inclines and declines. A solid intermediate hike. Bring water and bug spray and possibly a pair of pruners. There are parts...

4.70 (84 reviews) (~82.55 km from centre)

Ye Yacht Yard

Scenic spot

👍👍 Absolutely amazing views. Can bring dogs year round to small beach area at end of road with grass area and benches. On dead end road.

4.70 (47 reviews) (~86.36 km from centre)

Woodlife Farm Market

Farmers' market

4.70 (36 reviews) (~96.99 km from centre)

Uncas' Leap at Yantic Falls

Scenic spot

👍👍 A pleasant little walk with a falls view. Very pretty throughout the year. A nice place to go and enjoy a little peace and quiet. Intensity of the falls depends on the weather, and other environmental conditions (rainfall, snow/ice-melt). Note: as of April 2021, the parking lot with falls view is cl...

4.60 (595 reviews) (~56.13 km from centre)

Pittsfield State Forest

State park

Large, wooded state park with hiking trails, campsites & a pond for boating, swimming & fishing.

4.60 (184 reviews) (~94.64 km from centre)

Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Very nice easy trails. Good for children and older adults. No steep climbs. All trails are very well marked

4.50 (87 reviews) (~96.69 km from centre)

McCray's Country Creamery

Ice cream shop

👍 I wanted to give this a three-star rating due to the customer service and information center here customer service was absolutely terrible No One helps you navigate the hayrides or even tells you what you're supposed to do to get on it when they come nothing like that also in the restaurant those gi...

4.40 (1.1K reviews) (~54.63 km from centre)

Audubon Lathrop Wildlife Refuge

Nature preserve

👍 Not much of a trail but a pretty sight and good birding

4.40 (33 reviews) (~87.94 km from centre)

Hoxie Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

👍 It's become a habit to stop here on my way home - especially on long trips. There are no facilities - just a lovely view.

4.10 (375 reviews) (~74.18 km from centre)

Scenic View

Scenic spot

3.20 (68 reviews) (~54.49 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in Hartford, United States