The Front Street District is a component of Adriaen’s Landing, a state-sponsored, master planned development that attracts activity to downtown through retail, restaurants, entertainment, education, conventions, museums and residential living.
The Front Street District includes restaurant, retail and entertainment venues as well as apartments (under construction). Soon, the University of Connecticut will begin construction of its new Greater Hartford Campus facility within the Front Street District. In addition to Front Street, the extended Adriaen’s Landing includes the Connecticut Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, Marriott Hotel, Wadsworth Athenaeum, Riverfront Recapture’s Riverwalk & Boathouse and Rentschler Field. And, within a few blocks, Hartford’s downtown office and retail core is located, including the XL Center (home of UConn basketball & hockey and the AHL Hartford Wolfpack).