West Hartford is a lively, walkable suburb of Hartford with a buzzy downtown (Blue Back Square and Park Road) packed with restaurants, breweries, boutiques, seasonal events, and green spaces like Elizabeth Park’s famed rose garden. It’s compact and friendly for multi‑week stays—plenty of coffee shops, gyms, and social spots mean you won’t feel stuck between shifts.
Hartford is minutes away for big‑city amenities, and within about 25–40 miles you can reach Springfield or New Haven for museums, college‑town culture, and airports when you want a bigger night out or day trip.