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Greenwich (/ ˈ ɡ r ɛ n ɪ tʃ / GREH-nitch) is a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.At the 2020 census, it had a population of 63,518. Greenwich is a principal community of the Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, which comprises all of Fairfield County, and is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
- Bruce Museum. This fantastic museum is posted on a hill enclosed in parkland, in a mansion that was bequeathed to the city by the textile magnate Robert M. Bruce (1822-1908).
- Greenwich Avenue Historic District. The north-south backbone of downtown Greenwich is on the National Register of Historic Places. The cityscape is furnished with Italianate, Georgian Revival and Commercial-style buildings.
- Greenwich Audubon Center. When it opened in 1943 this was the National Audubon Society’s first environmental education society in the United States. The Audubon Center was unique at the time, not just in the way it protected nature from human intrusion; It helped people interpret and learn about the natural world at close quarters.
- Bush-Holley House. An exciting piece of American cultural history, this sweet clapboard house was the heart of the Cos Cob Art Colony at the turn of the 20th century when it served as a boarding house.
This coastal town is the largest on Connecticut’s ‘Gold Coast’ due to its many hedge funds and large financial service companies. The town has four beaches on Long Island Sound where you can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing or relaxing on the sand. Several festivals take place throughout the year for all interests; arts, film, food, and cultural. Take a stroll through Greenwich’s ...
Greenwich is largely reputed to be the crown jewel of Connecticut’s storied Gold Coast corridor and with good reason. This legendary Manhattan suburb, situated at the New York border, is home to approximately 60,000-plus residents and a place with all of the characteristics synonymous with that of a highly desirable U.S. city suburb.
1. Bruce Museum. Explore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Eve at 3:00 pm., Thanksgiving Day Closed, Closed Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm., Closed Christmas Day, Closed New Year's Eve at 3:00 pm, Closed ...
Dec 24, 2023 · Decide where to start exploring with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Greenwich. 1. Shop on Greenwich Avenue. 2. Enjoy the Beach at Greenwich Point Park. 3. Tour the Bush-Holley House at Greenwich Historical Society. 4. Get Educated at the Bruce Museum.
Aug 15, 2023 · Greenwich Farmer’s Market. Called “The Ave” by locals, Greenwich Avenue is a mile-long main drag dotted with high-end stores. “Prestigious retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany’s rub elbows with boutique clothiers and jewelers,” says Gray. Check out these top shopping stops on and off The Ave.
