Hartford Blooms represents the collaboration of many community-minded residents, organizations and government leaders who believe that beautification of this kind engenders community pride, enhances the city’s image, and encourages further development of Hartford’s neighborhoods and downtown area.
We are a leading provider of sightseeing tours, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and natural beauty of our city. Our knowledgeable guides ensure that each tour is both informative and enjoyable.
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Upcoming Tours
Stay up-to-date on our upcoming sightseeing tours, which cover a variety of topics and locations. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local history, or nature, we have a tour to suit your interests.
About Us
At Hartford Blooms, we are passionate about sharing the rich history and natural beauty of our city with visitors from around the world. Our team of experienced guides is dedicated to providing informative and engaging tours.
Plan Your Visit
Use our online booking system to reserve your spot on one of our sightseeing tours. With a variety of tour options and convenient scheduling, we make it easy to explore Hartford at your own pace.
2025 Tour Information
The tours will criss-cross the neighborhood, stopping to admire both well-known spots, such as Elizabeth Park, the Governor’s Residence on Prospect Avenue, and the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Elizabeth Street, as well many beautiful gardens.
Attendees will have many options, as the complete tour runs from 10 am- 2 pm. Shuttle buses will drop off and pick up attendees at every location. Lelaneia will be aboard one of the buses to offer her insights into how this beauty was created.
The tour will start and end at Tangiers Food Market at the corner of Farmington Avenue and Kenyon Street. There’s plenty of free parking.
Tour participants will be free to proceed at their own pace. You can walk, take the shuttle bus or do a little of both.
The Governor’s Residence 990 Prospect Ave, Hartford
Elizabeth Park 1555 Asylum Ave, Hartford
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford
Over a dozen other area stunning gardens
Lelaneia Dubay of Dubay Design will come along on this year’s Hartford Blooms Garden Tour to discuss many of the wonderful gardens and plantings in Hartford’s historic West End neighborhood.
As a designer, Lelaneia Dubay has also greatly added to the beauty of her own neighborhood, Hartford’s West End. She will discuss her designs when she serves as the tour guide of this year’s Hartford Blooms tour, which will highlight the West End.
Westside Square 510 Farmington Ave, Hartford music, food & drink featuring area restaurants PAY ON OWN.
Jazz Musician Sinan Bakir 12-2PM
Tour Details
- Saturday, June 14, 10 am – 2 pm
- Free parking at Tangiers Market, 550 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
- Gathering Place: Westside Square, 510 Farmington Avenue. Food and beverages will be available
- Music from renowned Jazz Guitarist Sinan Bakir, who will perform from 12 noon – 2 pm as part of the day
- Donation: $25/person. Proceeds after expenses will go to Hartford Blooms
