The focus of this category is on things to do and places to go in the city of Hartford, Michigan.
These may include local art galleries, museums, libraries, theaters, or historical places, as well as parks, recreational trails, entertainment venues, gambling casinos, and outdoor opportunities.
Sports and recreational opportunities, such as sports teams, leagues, or facilities, whether operated by the city, school system, community organization, or a private entity in Hartford would be appropriate for this category, including bowling alleys and golf courses.
Concerts, festivals, or other local events could also be listed here, along with any other local attractions or events.
Recommended Resources
Owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Four Winds Casinos are a set of casinos in Michigan and Indiana, with the Hartford, Michigan facility offering slots, table games, a hotel, and its in-house Timbers Fast Food & Deli. Its site includes a webcam, interviews, recipes, and the ability to subscribe for promotions and events. A map, directions, press information, career opportunities, and an online reservation system are included, along with a blog.
https://www.fourwindscasino.com/hartford/
Hartford Council for Recreation
Serving the Hartford, Michigan community, the Council's facilities and fields are owned by Hartford Public Schools and operated through a lease agreement between the organization and the school district. A description of its sports programs, tournaments, and events is put forth, along with sponsorship opportunities and acknowledgments of its current sponsors. Facility information, a map of the grounds of Indian Pride Park, and online program or division registrations are included.
https://www.hartfordrecreation.org/
Housed in a historic home, built in 1874, the library is on Church Street in Hartford, Michigan. Its hours of operation, telephone number, fax number, and calendar of events are posted on the site, along with its volunteer programs, youth programs, research facilities and resources, library services, contacts, and its Friends of the Library fundraising organization. The library also offers free, online classes for Michigan residents through the MSU Extension program.
https://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/
The Hartford, Michigan racetrack is a ⅜-mile track. Event schedules are published on the site, along with general rules, stock care rules, cyber stock rules, ump mod rules, payouts, and rain check policies. Directions, a track map, and a guide for first-time visitors are put forth, along with driver information, race results, track records, and information about overnight camping policies during race weekends. The rules and procedures for its Night of Destruction are included.
https://www.hartfordspeedway.net/
One of only a few drive-in theaters still in operation within the state, the Sunset Drive-In has been in operation in Hartford, Michigan since 1948. Its location, admission gate times, policies, days of operation, and movie showtimes are published on the site, along with upcoming shows, showtimes, and additional information. A telephone number, email address, and social media contacts are included. Special offers, employment opportunities, and a blog are included.
https://sunsethartford.com/
Van Buren County Historical Museum
Maintained by the Van Buren County Historical Society, the museum is housed in the historic 1884 County Poor House near the fairgrounds on Red Arrow Highway in Hartford, Michigan. Consisting of three floors and a basement, all filled with historical artifacts, there is also a replica log cabin and a blacksmith shop outside. A profile of the organization, its location, and an overview of its exhibits and programs, hours of operation, and volunteer opportunities are set forth.
http://www.vanburencountymuseum.org/
