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\n\t\n\tLocated in Farmington, CT, UConn Health is part of a beautiful New England setting that offers\u00a0an excellent quality of life with abundant housing options, recreational opportunities, family activities, restaurants, and shops.<\/p>\n
Our training programs are demanding, while respecting the value and necessity of establishing personal balance for individuals and their families. We hope you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy all that our area has to offer.<\/p>\n \n Travel\n\t
Ideally situated between Boston and New York, getting here is easy.\u00a0Hartford is only a two-hour drive from Boston and New York City.\u00a0Bradley International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is only 30 minutes away and other airports such as Boston’s\u00a0Logan International Airport<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0New York’s airports<\/a> are also easily accessible. With major highway and rail access, there are options for everyone. The beaches of Cape Cod and mountains of New Hampshire, Vermont, and the Adirondacks are all within a three-hour drive.<\/p>\n \n Housing\n\t Located in central Connecticut, our surround towns and cities provide the opportunity to conveniently live in an urban, suburban, or country setting. You will find neighborhoods for every lifestyle and everything from apartments to stately Victorian homes. Many of our residents and fellows live in surrounding suburban towns like West Hartford and Farmington. Some looking for a more urban setting turn to downtown\u00a0Hartford<\/a>. Here are a few resources to check for housing:<\/p>\n A wide range of activities such as professional theater, film, museums, and more are easily accessible in our area. Local museums include the\u00a0Wadsworth Atheneum<\/a>,\u00a0New Britain Museum of American Art<\/a>, and the\u00a0Hill-Stead Museum<\/a>\u00a0right in our backyard. Hartford is home to\u00a0Hartford Stage<\/a>, a Tony Award-winning regional theater, and the\u00a0Bushnell Performing Arts Center<\/a>\u00a0which hosts Broadway road shows, the symphony, ballet, and more. Other attractions include the Mark Twain House, the Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags, and the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos. For concerts and events, Hartford has the XL Center,\u00a0Infinity Hall<\/a>, the\u00a0Connecticut Convention Center<\/a>, and the outdoor amphitheater\u00a0XFinity Theatre<\/a>. And don’t miss\u00a0The Big E<\/a>\u00a0every September!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t The Hartford area provides many choices for sports fans. The\u00a0UConn Huskies<\/a>\u00a0offer basketball, football, soccer, and more. The\u00a0Hartford Wolfpack<\/a>\u00a0bring professional hockey to the city and the\u00a0Hartford Yard Goats<\/a>\u00a0bring minor league baseball. Each summer, Connecticut is home to professional tennis and the\u00a0Travelers Championship<\/a>\u00a0PGA golf event. Sports fans can even schedule a tour of the ESPN studios!<\/p>\n For outdoor enthusiasts, there are opportunities to canoe and tube on local rivers, hike, cross-country skiing, fishing, and more. A hike up to\u00a0Heublein Tower<\/a>\u00a0is a popular adventure for many who visit the area.\u00a0Take advantage of excellent golf, tennis, bicycling, and more.<\/p>\n \n Shopping\n\t For the shopper in you,\u00a0Westfarms Mall<\/a>\u00a0is located minutes from UConn Health.\u00a0West Hartford Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Blue Back Square<\/a>\u00a0are located nearby too.\u00a0The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk<\/a>\u00a0in South Windsor and\u00a0The Shops at Farmington Valley<\/a> in Canton (across the street from UConn Health’s Canton location) are wonderful outdoor shopping options. Located just an hour away are a few different outlets: Clinton Crossing<\/a>, Tanger Outlet Center<\/a>, and Lee Premium Outlets<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n Dining\n\t There are a wide range of cuisines and markets available in our area. Farmington and its surrounding towns offer everything from from standard American fare to French, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Jamaican, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and more. West Hartford Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Blue Back Square<\/a>\u00a0offer a number of options in a concentrated area.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Where We Live & Play Located in Farmington, CT, UConn Health is part of a beautiful New England setting that offers\u00a0an excellent quality of life with abundant housing options, recreational opportunities, family activities, restaurants, and shops. 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