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Learn about Fairfield, a charming and thriving town on the Long Island Sound with 61,000 residents and diverse neighborhoods. Find information on taxes, permitting, recreation, community events, and more.
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Learn about the history, geography, demographics, and attractions of Fairfield, a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Founded in 1639 by Roger Ludlowe, it borders Bridgeport and other Gold Coast towns.
- Jennings Beach
- Fairfield Historic District
- Fairfield Museum and History Center
- Penfield Beach
- Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
- Fairfield University Art Museum
- Quick Center For The Arts
- Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
- Sasco Beach
- Greenfield Hill Historic District
On a gentle curve the pristine Jennings Beach is long, wide and backed by quiet residential areas. The beach faces east, and at its very north is bordered by a fishing pier at the mouth of Ash Creek. It’s a gorgeous place to pass a few hours in the summer and is lapped by calm, shallow waters that children can enjoy in safety. On summer nights ther...
Fairfield’s old center is on a stretch of the Old Post Road between Turney Road and U.S. Route 1. The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is composed of an ensemble of 75 historic buildings. I get a little thrill to think that many have been here since the 18th century. There’s the town hall, crested by a cup...
Right by the Town Green is a local museum with temporary exhibitions opening a window on Fairfield’s past. The Fairfield Museum and History Center is made up of a museum building with several galleries, a research library and reading room, and an 80-seat theater on the Town Green. I paid a visit during spooky season for the thought-provoking Dearly...
Travel south along Jennings Beach and you’ll soon find yourself on Penfield Beach. It’s another enticing ribbon of sand, covering 3.5 acres and furnished with lots of amenities. If you’re on foot, I reckon you can get to this spot in 20 minutes from the downtown area. Washed by the gentle Long Island Sound, the sand at Penfield Beach is soft and cl...
If you’re reluctant to swim in Long Island Sound, the calm and clean Lake Mohegan is a real alternative. It’s all embedded in more than 170 acres of parkland reclaimed from farms and a gravel mine. The expansive sandy beach is supervised by lifeguards in the summer, and there’s a roped swimming area marking out the depths. Fairfield Parks and Recre...
For a blast of high culture Fairfield University has a superb art gallery on the lower level of the palatial Bellarmine Hall, which dates to 1921. These galleries are open Tuesday to Thursday in summer, and Tuesday to Saturday for the rest of the year. You can view Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting in the Meditz Gallery, designed like an ear...
The cultural heart of Fairfield University, the Quick Center for the Arts was founded in 1990 and can hold audiences of 740. The center has a rich program of theater, classical and popular music, dance, talks and shows and activities for children. The venue receives the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on an annual basis. It’s also the home ...
Founded in 1914 by author and early Audubon movement leader Mabel Osgood Wright (1859-1934), Fairfield has America’s oldest private songbird sanctuary. In six acres, this comprises a pond and gardens, specially planted to attract birdlife (more than 120 recorded) and butterflies. To my mind, the most charming feature is the teaching bridge and its ...
West of Kensie Point and just south of the Country Club of Fairfield, this 10-acre beach is a much more remote and tranquil option compared to the beaches above. Sasco Beach is a public beach, but it comes with a caveat. When I wrote this article, only residents with a special beach sticker were able to park in the beach’s lot between Memorial Day ...
A couple of minutes out of Fairfield proper, the affluent neighborhood of Greenfield Hill has a very picturesque historic district, all set around a classic New England green. The district is on the National Register of Historic Places and is made up of 27 contributing buildings across 175 acres. The most eye-catching of these for me is the whitewa...
Learn about Fairfield, a charming and thriving town with five miles of shoreline on the Long Island Sound. Find out its history, demographics, schools, attractions, and more on the official website of the town.
Explore the dining, shopping, recreation, and events options in Fairfield, a shoreline town with five beaches, parks, marinas, and golf courses. Find information on fishing, boating, biking, hunting, and nature programs in Fairfield and nearby areas.
welcome to fairfield connecticut We are a storied, coastal New England town with a rich history, celebrated cultural and educational institutions, and an abundance of rewarding opportunities for any visitor.
Mar 23, 2023 · Explore the charming town of Fairfield, Connecticut, with its historic sites, beaches, museums, and nature trails. Find out what to see and do in this guide to Fairfield's attractions, from Penfield Beach to the Connecticut Audubon Society.
