Fairfield County presents a wide assortment of places of entertainment, fine restaurants, magnificent retail stores, and interesting places and events that create an atmosphere of fun and excitement for people of all ages. The Metro-North Railroad offers transportation throughout Fairfield County and onward northbound to New Haven, and Southbound to Grand Central Station in New York City.
Norwalk gathers 60,000-80,000 devotees annually at its’ Oyster Festival held in Veteran’s Memorial Park in East Norwalk. As home to the largest yachting marina in New England, The International In-Water Boat Show is the northeast’s most popular boat show. Norwalk boasts numerous parks, beaches, and museums. The 1846 Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum features period art and Americana, and The Stepping Stone Museum for Children ages 10 and under is a great tool for broadening the educational platform. The Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk features an IMAX theatre and The Sono Arts Celebration supports original music, art, and community spirit. The South Norwalk Historic District possesses many restaurants and shops. Stew Leonard’s, the World’s Largest Dairy Store, a local favorite and dubbed the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” by the New York Times, has just been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for; the fourth year running.
Stamford’s coastal location and vast amount of open space distinguish it from a big-city ambience. The various restaurants in Stamford cater to any ethnicity and taste, and retail shopping can be found in spectacular boutiques as well as Stamford Town Center where many department stores and specialty shops can be found. Entertainment of varied sorts can be discovered at Stamford Palace Theatre as well as Rich Forum. Stamford is also home to the Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra and the WWE also known as World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Westport highlights assorted creative people from many fields. Novels, plays and movies have been produced at the famous landmark, the Westport Country Playhouse. The Pavilion houses a multitude of entertaining events and picnics in the summer months. Several stores, including Mitchell’s of Westport, a high-end clothier, can be found here and Main Street is one of the top 10 visited places in Fairfield County.
There is so much to do in Fairfield County! Darien has an abundance of country clubs. The Greenfield Hill area in Fairfield is famous for its’ beautiful homes and for the Dogwood festival held each May. Beardsley Zoo, the only state zoo, can be found in Bridgeport and features primarily North and South American animals. The Arena at Harbor Yard and its’ Ballpark is also located in Bridgeport and maintains to be a thriving sports and entertainment destination.
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