New Britain

City / town · Connecticut

New Britain

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportBDL · 19 mi
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Overview

New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.

2 sights · 2 places to eat

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Best things about New Britain

National Iwo Jima Memorial

New Britain Museum of American Art

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 36°F, low 19°F36°19°JanFeb: 3.1 in rain3.1"Feb: high 38°F, low 21°F38°21°FebMar: 3.8 in rain3.8"Mar: high 47°F, low 28°F47°28°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 60°F, low 38°F60°38°AprMay: 3.8 in rain3.8"May: high 72°F, low 48°F72°48°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 80°F, low 58°F80°58°JunJul: 4.2 in rain4.2"Jul: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°JulAug: 4.2 in rain4.2"Aug: high 83°F, low 62°F83°62°AugSep: 4.4 in rain4.4"Sep: high 76°F, low 54°F76°54°SepOct: 4.5 in rain4.5"Oct: high 64°F, low 42°F64°42°OctNov: 3.5 in rain3.5"Nov: high 52°F, low 33°F52°33°NovDec: 4.1 in rain4.1"Dec: high 41°F, low 25°F41°25°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 29 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning New Britain Museum of American Art
  • Lunch Roly Poly Bakery
  • Afternoon National Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Dinner East Side Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Get around

    By bus

    See

    See National Iwo Jima Memorial

    ⚠ Last checked Dec 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    • Great Taste, Main Street. Said to serve the best Chinese food in the area.

    Eat Roly Poly Bakery

    German / EuropeanAmericanBakery / Café

    Polish bakery, deli and supermarket with imported foods.

    📍 587 Main St⚠ Last checked Nov 2019 — confirm before you go
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Eat East Side Restaurant

    German / European

    German fare in a lively atmosphere.

    📍 131 Dwight St⚠ Last checked Nov 2019 — confirm before you go
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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