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Hartford Civic Center (XL Center): A Guide for Visitors

From Kim Knox Beckius,
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Hartford Civic Center Overview: The Hartford Civic Center, renamed the XL Center in December of 2007, is downtown Hartford, Connecticut's premier indoor concert and sporting events venue. Games and performances are held inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Exhibition Center hosts a variety of trade shows and public events. In 2007, Northland AEG took over management of the Hartford Civic Center from Madison Square Garden, which had operated the facility since 1997. The Civic Center is home to the Hartford Wolf Pack--a minor league hockey team affiliated with the New York Rangers--and the home away from home for UConn's basketball teams.
Getting Tickets for Hartford Civic Center Events: Tickets for most events can be purchased in person at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office or at Ticketmaster outlets in Connecticut. Tickets for shows and games can also be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 860-525-4500.
Directions to the Hartford Civic Center:

From the North or South, take I-91 to Exit 32B (Trumbull Street). Proceed straight through six lights; the Civic Center will be on the right.

From the East, take I-84 to Exit 50 (Main Street). At the third light, turn left onto Trumbull Street. The Civic Center will be on the right at the second light.

From the West, take I-84 to Exit 49 (Ann & High Streets). Turn right onto High Street, then left at the first light onto Church Street. The Center is at the next intersection.

Hotels Near the Hartford Civic Center: If you're coming to Hartford from out of town for an event at the Civic Center, there are a number of nearby hotels within walking distance of the venue, including:

Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, 860-728-5151
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Residence Inn Hartford Downtown
942 Main Street, Hartford, 860-524-5550
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The Goodwin Hotel
One Haynes Street, Hartford, 860-246-7500
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Hartford Civic Center Tips for Visitors:
  • The main entrance to the Hartford Civic Center is located on Trumbull Street. This is the entrance you should use if you are visiting the Box Office.
  • Before an event, you'll often find shorter lines to enter the Civic Center at the Church and Trumbull or Church and Ann Street entrances.
  • Expect to have your purse or bag searched before you enter the Civic Center.
  • Security searches can create entry delays, so it's always a good idea to arrive early.
  • Review these Civic Center Policies before you go.
Contact the Hartford Civic Center:

Hartford Civic Center
One Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-6333
hartfordciviccenter.com

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