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Blue Hills

Connecticut, United States · North America

About Blue Hills

Blue Hills sits on the route: 10 minutes from Hartford, 58km from Lime Rock Park.

Blue Hills is a town located in Connecticut, United States. With a population of 2,901, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Blue Hills sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blue Hills to your route.

About Blue Hills

Blue Hills is a community in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, encompassing the northwestern corner of the city of Hartford and the southeastern corner of the town of Bloomfield. The Bloomfield portion is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 2,762 at the

Read more 2020 census. Blue Hills is home to many schools and homes. Including the portion in Hartford, it has roughly 10,000 residents, and has several schools and one university located there. Its main thoroughfares are Granby Street, Blue Hills Avenue (Route 187), Plainfield Street, Bloomfield Avenue (Route 189) and Albany Avenue (US 44). Connecticut Transit operates several bus routes through the neighborhood, such as the 50, 52 and 54, which run on Blue Hills Avenue, the 56 and 58, which run up on Albany Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, the 74, which runs through Westbrook Village on its way to Copaco Shopping Center via Granby Street, and the 76, which runs on Cornwall Street towards Bowles Park. Blue Hills has a majority of West Indian and African American residents. Educational institutions include Annie Fisher ES, Mountain Laurel School (Annie Fisher School Annex), Sarah J. Rawson ES, Mark Twain ES, Martin Luther King Jr. ES, Weaver HS, Watkinson School, and the University of Hartford.

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Blue Hills is located in Connecticut, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.8129 latitude, -72.6976 longitude.

What is the population of Blue Hills?

Blue Hills has a population of approximately 2,901 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
2,901
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Connecticut
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.8129, -72.6976

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Worth the detour from Blue Hills

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Lime Rock Park

A compact natural terrain circuit in the scenic hills of northwest Connecticut, beloved for its intimate atmosphere and no-Sunday-racing tradition.

58 km · about 65 min drive

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