Hartford Guides

First-person stories from the owners, chefs and neighbours behind local places — plus editorial roundups from our team.

Real Hartford, Wisconsin weather by season: temperatures, snow, the best months to visit, and what's on through the ye… More

Where to go antiquing in downtown Hartford, WI: the vintage shops, what each is known for, and how to plan a Main Stre… More

The annual events that fill Hartford, WI: Oktoberfest, the Christmas Parade, AutoFest, summer concerts, and more, seas… More

How to get to Hartford, WI, how far it is from Milwaukee and Madison, where to stay, and the best day trips nearby. More

Inside the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford: the Kissel cars built here, the Gold Bug, what to see, and how to… More

Where to grab a drink in Hartford, WI: the pubs, sports bars, and supper-club bars locals actually go to, and what eac… More

The best of the outdoors in Hartford, WI: hiking the Ice Age Trail at Pike Lake, city parks, the beach, and the aquati… More

Where to eat in Hartford, WI: the pubs, meat markets, sushi, coffee, and sweet spots locals recommend, sorted by what… More

The best things to do in Hartford, WI: the auto museum, Pike Lake trails, downtown antiques, food, and events, from so… More