page_title: New Britain, Connecticut
section_title: Sites of interest
hierarchical_section_title: New Britain, Connecticut / Sites of interest
caption_attribution_description: English: Photo of a white fir tree in Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, Connecticut. Photo taken June 9, 2011.
context_page_description: New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2010 Census, the population of the city is 73,206.
  Among the southernmost of the communities encompassed within the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, New Britain is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College. The city was noted for its industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and notable sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include Walnut Hill Park developed by the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and Downtown New Britain.
  The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish population, the city is often playfully referred to as "New Britski."
context_section_description: Central Connecticut State University
  New Britain Little League.
  New Britain Museum of American Art, the oldest art museum in the United States devoted to American art.
  Sudbury School – an independent alternative school.
  New Britain Industrial Museum, a museum of New Britain's industrial past and present 
  The Hospital of Central Connecticut, the city's largest employer.
  Walnut Hill Park – Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City.
  Walnut Hill Rose Garden, the recently restored landmark with over 800 roses.
  Connecticut Theatre Company, located in the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain.
  Hole in the Wall Theater.
  New Britain Youth Museum, contains children's artifacts and exhibits on regional culture.
  Stag Arms, a firearms manufacturer.
  The Polish district or "Little Poland":  Located primarily in the vicinity of Broad Street, visitors can find unique amber jewelry, handcrafted items, blown glass, Christmas ornaments, carved chess sets, as well as eat Polish food.
caption: White Fir Tree in Walnut Hill Park
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