I'm a member of the American Legion and Post 80 is my Post. Excellent group of folks, all the Post…read moreOfficers are heavily involved and the Post does a lot for local/State veterans and Nationally as well. It's a very organized and well run Post. With two Halls to rent and an outside pavilion. Beer and drink prices are cheap and the bartenders are pleasant to deal with. Don't exspect complex mixed drinks, though. A shot and a beer, no problem! The patrons are cool and welcoming. You can't ask for anything more than that!

One of the top 5 towns we were looking to live in for a variety of reasons…read more In May 1670, Town of Simsbury was incorporated; it is Connecticut's 21st town. Currently, there are approximately 24,000 people living there. Simsbury is part of the Farmington Valley. There are three state parks; Penwood, Talcott Mountain, and Stratton Brook. The famous landmark, Heublein Tower can be seen from a distance in various parts of the state. The Pinchot Sycamore is the largest tree in Connecticut, which is located in Simsbury. The International Skating Center is also located there; many well-known ice skaters trained there. The town is very beautiful and nicely maintained; houses are beautiful. There are many things to do. There is a town center, hiking trails, libraries, playgrounds, and restaurants. The school system is highly rated and crime rates are low. I really enjoy exploring the town and I'm there quite often. Overall, an A+ town all around.

1.) Introduction: I get to write a review on this town?!…read moreYessssssssssss! I am kind of giddy about this one! I lived here for almost 10 years and I believe I will be moving back. Simsbury is a place to have a family and raise children. Simsbury is for champions! 2.) Aesthetics: Beautiful Simsbury, beautiful, beautiful Simsbury. Lots of woods. It's kind of rural meets Suburban. High class yet down to earth. 3.) Schools: A town of very nice elementary, middle, high schools and private schools. Your child is going to get a good education here. 4.) Citizens: Contrary to belief, Simsbury is not like that next town over. These people are a generally down to earth bunch. I describe these people as working middle class citizens. Yes, there are people who make money here, but that's just a slight deviation towards lower and upper class. 5.) Residences: Just like I said about Socio-economic status, you can find all types of housing here. From tiny startup homes to apartments to condominiums to McMansions, you can find it all! I recall when I was first looking for apartments I was able to find one on Hopmeadow Road for $700 a month. That was back in 2007! 6.) Town - statistics: To be honest, the statistics are that 90% of the citizens have college degrees and make an annual income of $90,000. That percentage also ties in with the literacy rate, as well as the likelihood that a high school graduate will go onto a 4 year college. 7.) Impressions: After I earn my ultimate degree, settle on a job, finish being young, partying and having fun, I am moving back here!

Had the BEST time at Hartford Taste's Nacho Contest with Van Hurd of Fox's Hell's Kitchen and…read moreSandra Pittman of Sandra's Next Generation in New Haven. Constitution Plaza was alive and thriving this Friday and Saturday. Looked so great to see all the food vendors. The second annual Hartford Taste is food/music/art festival to benefit local Connecticut restaurants and Connecticut Food Share with two sound stages highlighting the diversity of culture in the Capital region. Congrats to Van on the win with his Brisket Nachos! We also had Sandra's Oxtail Nachos and I made a Triple Decker Firecracker Shrimp Nacho. Thanks to the Wood N Tap - our food sponsor. I can't wait for next year to visit again. Cheers!

The current site for Taste of Hartford 2022 (June 9 & 10)…read more Plenty of vendors to choose from! There is so much space here and I hope they have more events like this in the future. It's also neighbor to the Riverfront.

The new library is spectacular! The opened of the rooms and the open with Dow lighting is amazing…read moreand beautiful! There is plenty of space between stacks of books for accessibility on all levels! The community room is large and the acoustics are great for musical performances and speakers! Many great daily weekly and monthly events are planned!

Best staff imaginable. Feel sorry for them and the working conditions they have. Ugly building…read moreinside and outside. Very poor use of space inside -- adults have to go upstairs to find books while a good part of main floor has very little going on. Not at all accessible for handicap people -- two spaces in front, but no curb cut and railing does not go all the way to door. Parking space under library not at all close to front desk. No drop off for returning books at front of building. Need a shuttlebus to get from main parking lot to front desk. In my opinion, it is the worst library within a 10 mile radius. Such a sorry waste of taxpayers money. Susie H.

This beautiful gazebo is located on the Town Green near the corner of Route 10 and Route 202. It's…read moreadjacent to Town Hall and is very close to Avon's Veterans Memorial. Built in 1994, it's a very nice place to sit, enjoy the pretty scenery, and spend a few quiet moments. There are quite a few plaques inside the gazebo dedicated to local sponsors, donors, and individuals. A hexagonal plaque at the entrance reads: DEDICATED TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF AVON BOTH PAST AND PRESENT

This review is of my visit on a Saturday when the inside of the building was closed and so, I only…read moregot to see the whole of the outside of the Capitol building. I was very impressed by the architecture of this building. It's design and décor were interesting and unique compared to the other standard Capitol buildings design that I have seen elsewhere within the continental U.S. This Capitol Building is adjacent to Bushnell Memorial Park and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch. It has a beautiful gold leaf dome and its façade is made of New England marble and granite. From my online research on this building, I came to learn that this building's architecture is of Second Empire & Renaissance Revival kind on the outside and High Victorian Gothic on the inside. The weather on the day of my visit was not good, so my photos may not necessarily reflect how impressive this building looks (I haven't edited them) but I bet on a beautiful sunny day, the photos would make this Capitol building look even more wonderful. This is definitely a place to visit for sightseeing activities when in Hartford.

Another beautifully appointed State House. Although it isn't my favorite, it was very interesting…read moreto explore. Visitor parking onsite and a few guides for a self-guided tour. We had just missed the guided tour, but sometimes I like to wander on my own anyhow. The senate and house meeting rooms were both quite lovely. I loved the antique water dispenser, which was just beautifully crafted. I learned that this was for the horses. You filled your bucket and took it outside for them. The carvings and statues were very opulent and ornate. There was one that was labeled to be one of the oldest, preserved from the Cival War. It is so fun to compare and contrast various state capitols buildings. They all have an interesting history and a unique flair of their very own.

This library is always doing fun things! So many kids ideas from Lego club to sticker printing to…read moreyouth vendor shows! They have lots to choose from, movies and categories of books. They have a computer area, and even a library pet bearded dragon! Adorable. The staff were helpful and nice.

I love this library because of architectural standards plus it has a massive collection of novels…read moreand movies for everyone. It also features the local history reference room. There are lots of interesting book displays all over the place. There's even an ongoing book sale too. Check out a wall of characters from popular children's books in the Children's room. It is very beautiful plus the mural next to the entry of its room as well. The staff are courteous and very nice people in charge of this library. Outside library premises, it also features the Little Free Library. The exterior building is spectacularly awesome. It's worth stopping by if you're in the area and love reading books.

I work from this library branch often, I'm happy to have it open again. I do wish they opened at…read more8am at least I'm typically an early morning work kinda gal. There's a healthy amount of noise for a library but I do appreciate that the staff doesn't have an issue telling people to quiet down. I also have attended for the yoga classes and loved every minute. The location is super accessible to the cafes and restaurants downtown.

It's a nice downtown library in the city which has improved compared to pre-pandemic times and…read morebefore the pipe burst from the day before Christmas Eve 2022 destroyed it. It's a very cool place to explore, read, relax and And study. The children's room looks nice and the main floor looks cool which makes the library an inviting and welcome place to spend time at. They have some cool books and many other resources. There's also a lot of seating and they even have unique things such as Library of Things collection, a DVD checkout slot machine and many more. The staff are caring, courteous and helpful. The customer service is great and the people served are good people. It's a wonderful place to spend time when you're in Hartford and need some down time. This library serves patrons from any neighborhood in Hartford.