Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

This project is not just about a single city—it is part of a larger national and global ecosystem, creating new economic opportunities and redefining how businesses engage with their communities in the virtual space.










We are seeking partnerships with forward-thinking city officials and business leaders to replicate
their downtowns and launch immersive virtual cities together.







Join our newsletter.

Please leave your contact information.

* indicates required

Intuit Mailchimp






The American Cancer Society does not endorse any product or service.




Shop

0 results

Hotels


Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington
2 Farm Glen Blvd
Farmington, Connecticut

Courtyard By Marriott Farmington
1583 Southeast Rd
Farmington, Connecticut

Extended Stay America - Hartford - Farmington
1 Batterson Park Rd
Farmington, Connecticut

The Farmington Inn & Suites
827 Farmington Ave
Farmington, Connecticut

Hartford Marriott Farmington
15 Farm Springs Rd
Farmington, Connecticut

Hampton Inn and Suites Hartford/Farmington
301 Colt Hwy
Farmington, Connecticut


Hotel Tips

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.



Things To Do

Farmington has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.

Farmington thanks the collection of small business owners who devote their time and energy to make shopping downtown a great experience. Inventory offered downtown is shopped by the merchant buyer to bring the best products to your neighborhood.

Farmington visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Tim Dygert
Very cool stores.

CJ
Great vibe to this town! My mom lives in Medford so when I come to visit, I like to stop in Ashland.

Debbie Kimpel
We are coming in August to visit . My husband is related to Esther, the town was named after. We would like to visit some Historial areas there and also visit the downtown area as well.

Molly MacTaggart
Always love quaint, historic downtown areas, late April will be our first visit to Dillon.

Melanie Kraus
I have not been there in a long time. Last time I was there was with my parents. I thought it was neat little town back then. Could you send me some information on reelsville Indiana.


Feel free to link to your favorite downtown:
US1 - US2 - Australia - Canada - Great Britain - New Zealand


This is from the URL
Farmington
Connecticut


Copyright 2025, ShopDowntown.org, Inc.