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Explore the beautiful countryside of Greenwich Connecticut. One of the most affluent towns in New England, it offers a plethora of leisure activities ranging from boating and golfing to enjoying one of many four-star restaurants.
We are located directly across from the Beacon Point Marina (www.beaconpointmarine.com) with pleasant views of the Mianus River.
Take time out to visit the famed Bush-Holley Historic Site with its historical art and 18th century furnishings and the Bruce Museum with its ever-changing displays located in the midst of beautiful Bruce Park. The array of art, musical and theater productions are all near-by, which make your New England visit even more enjoyable. In addition, shopping abounds in the well-known boutiques and antique shops that line colorful "Greenwich Avenue." And of course, last but not least, your taste buds will be treated with the areas many four-star restaurants conveniently close by. The Stamford Town Center, located about 5 minutes away, is filled with hundreds of wonderful stores!
We are only 45 minutes from New York City. What a perfect way to enjoy the wonders of nature and the city all in one day.
~Points of Interest~
Audubon Center: Year Round
522-acre Sanctuary, miles of trails, exhibits, educational programs,
model backyard wildlife habitat, art gallery, nature store
Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball:
Professional, minor league baseball in newly founded Atlantic League.
Bush-Holley Historic Site
National historic landmark. Home of CTs first art colony. Visitor center and
exhibition galleries in a renovated c.1805 storehouse, mid-19th century barn
and archives related to Greenwich history. The house features early American Impressionist
Art.
Greenwich Arts Center
A center for the visual and performing arts. Year round.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk / IMAX Movie Theater
Nationally recognized aquarium featuring sharks, seals and other marine life of Long
Island Sound. Harbor study cruises, maritime displays, special exhibits and programs, and
a gift shop. Year round.
Putnam Cottage
Meeting place of Revolutionary War Leaders, Knapps Tavern, and gift shop.
Sports
Greenwich Racquet Club
4 championship latexite courts
Fitness Edge
Full workout facility
Old Greenwich Tennis
5 indoor Har-Tru courts
Greenwich Civic Center
Tennis, roller-skating, paddle tennis, baseball facilities
Libraries Public
Cos Cob Branch Library
Greenwich Library
Perrott Memorial Library
Parks
Bruce Park, Greenwich (by Bruce Museum)
Binney Park, Old Greenwich
Greenwich Point, Old Greenwich (Tods Point)
Non-Residents must purchase pass and parking permit through Town of Greenwich (203) 622-7700.
Universities
University of Connecticut,
Scofield Rd. N. Stamford, CT 06269
General Information 322-3466
Admissions 322-3466, ext. 264
University of New Haven,
300 Orange Ave., New Haven, CT 06516
General Information 932-7000
Admissions 932-7319
Yale University,
206 Elm St., New Haven, CT 06520
General Information 432-4771
Admissions 432-2770
Cos Cob Inn 50 River Road. Cos Cob. Connecticut. 06807 Tel. (203) 661-5845 Toll free - (877) 549-4063 innkeeper@coscobinn.com |
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