Our Beautiful Southern Connecticut Towns
Wilton Town Hall |
Welcome to Wilton
Wilton is a bucolic town of about 17,600 people located about 50 miles from New York City. Although it is not truly rural, many neighborhoods are heavily wooded. The center of town is located in the Norwalk River valley with surrounding hills that offer distant views of Long Island Sound. The town was established in 1802 and was mainly a small farming community until the early 20th century. About that time it was discovered by New Yorkers who wanted a place to get away from the city for a weekend or extended vacation. Beginning in the 1970s, as more businesses moved into Fairfield County and commuting to New York became easier, more people started to call Wilton their home. Residents can enjoy many activities right here in town. There is a newly expanded shopping area in the center of town, which also includes a 4-screen movie theater, and several fine restaurants of many different cuisines. The Wilton Library is right here in the center and is the host for many family activities throughout the year. There is a local theater company, the Wilton Playshop, which offers 3 or 4 productions each year. About a mile up the road from town center is the Wilton Family Y. This wonderful facility boasts an Olympic size swimming pool as well as a newly enlarged adult fitness center. Residents of all ages can find many activities at the Y.
Once you go out of the center there are wonderful parks for hiking and horseback riding, a swimming "hole", and Connecticut's only National Historic Site, "Weir Farm", once the home of the American Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir.
Wilton is centrally located to many other towns with shopping, theater, dining and music. A 20-minute car ride will take you to any of these activities.
Ridgefield Shops on Main StreetLiving in Ridgefield
Ridgefield is a beautiful small colonial town of about 24,200 people with a big-city diversity located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in central Fairfield County, Connecticut.
The town was founded in 1708 when about 30 families from Long Island Sound settlements bought these lands from the Ramapoo Indians. Since then, Ridgefield has had a rich history that includes such personalities as Benedict Arnold, who fought here, and Eugene O'Neill, who wrote here.
One of the most picturesque features of the town is Main Street. Along this mile stretch can be found beautiful old Victorian homes, museums, antique shops, churches, a hardware store, pharmacy and other shops of interest. Also in town you will find many fine restaurants which draw clientele from all over the area. Ridgefield has many activities for all ages and members of the family. Culturally, there is the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra of professional musicians, the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts which presents several productions each year, the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, the Keeler Tavern Museum - geared to Ridgefield's history and many more. For those wanting outdoor activities there are many parks and lakes as well as a public golf course. Right in town is the Ballard Park complete with bandstand and playground. Martin Park is the local swimming hole with a public beach for residents. Pierrepont State Park on Barlow Mountain Road has miles of trails plus fishing on Pierrepont Pond.
Church in Weston Welcome To Weston
Weston is a rustic community in Southwestern Connecticut less than 50 miles from New York City with a population of 10,000, two acre zoning, and a Board of Selectmen - Town Meeting form of government.
Weston is truly a country town and is the ideal location for those who want to live in a rural setting and yet with a short drive can reach all shopping and cultural activities. There is one small shopping center for conveniences in the center of town.
Major cultural activities are available in adjacent Westport, and in New Haven, Stamford and New York City, to name a few. The Weston Commission for the Arts plans exciting cultural events in Weston each month. Our Recreation Department provides for a wide range of activities for residents of various ages. The 53-acre Bisceglie-Scribner Park provides active recreation and contains picnic facilities, a swimming pond and the Kiwanis Fitness Trail.
Weston is known for its purchase of conservation restrictions. Almost one quarter of the Town is permanently devoted to open space use. Whether the northern Nature Conservancy Lucius Pond Ordway - Devil's Den 1765 acres or Katherine Ordway Preserve 60 acres on the east side of Weston, or 645 acres of Aspetuck Land Trust all around the Town, every neighborhood can claim some piece of recreational land nearby as its own.
Country fairs are Weston, too. Church fairs in spring and fall, and the Grange Fair at harvest time are typical Weston events. On each Saturday morning from April to October, the Weston Young Women's Club sponsors a Farmer's Market. The Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO Memorial Day Fair provides weekend fun and games, topped by the Weston Volunteer Fire Department's incomparable Memorial Day Parade. Everyone marches; more march than sit on the sidelines.
Westport Town HallLiving in Westport
Westport is a historic town located about 40 miles from New York City with a population of 26,600. It was incorporated in 1835. The town has a wonderful mix of a New England town, a shoreline resort and woody rural landscape. The downtown area has much shopping, dining and cultural entertainment. The Westport Country Playhouse has a summer season that attracts stars from New York and Los Angeles and the Levitt Center provides mostly free concerts throughout the summer.
Westport was once an artists' colony. It continues to attract residents from the arts - theater, publishing, fine arts, and television - including a number of the very famous. Westport is also a place where families have lived for generations; where there still exist modest homes and family-owned businesses.
Westport is a diversified town with residents coming from all over the world. What attracts people is the convenience to New York City, the excellent school system, the many recreational activities, cultural events and the small town quality. All town residents may take advantage of the golf course at Long Shore, the boating and the beautiful beaches.
Redding Town HallWelcome to Redding
Redding is a small, largely rural community of about 8,600 people, located in the middle of Fairfield County. This is a town where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the country and yet the amenities of shopping, dinning and culture are a short drive to one of the neighboring towns. The town's hills and valleys offer a variety of views from almost any location.
Redding has always valued open space and therefore the town has many thousands of acres of woodlands and field, including land associated with the reservoirs that serve some of the surrounding towns.
Redding has two state parks: Putnam Memorial Park on Route 58 was a winter encampment for colonial troops during the Revolution and remnants of campsites can still be seen. Huntington State Park on Sunset Hill Road is excellent for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. There is also Lonetown Park where residents may enjoy hiking and swimming.
Fairfield Town HallWelcome To Fairfield
Fairfield is located about 70 miles from New York City on Long Island Sound with a population of approximately 57,800 . The town can boast six miles of coastline with several beautiful beaches. This active community is ideally positioned for elegant living, an abundance of leisure activities and convenient travel to metropolitan areas. Overlooking the Mill River, several beautifully landscaped parks offer the tranquil pleasures of picnicking, bicycling, walking and nature study. Residents may swim in freshwater at Lake Mohegan and, in the winter months, ice skating is enjoyed at Owen Fish Park, Sturges Pond and Gould Manor Park. Professionals will find Hartford and Manhattan equidistant from this captivating atmosphere.
An extensive and diverse range of housing suits the most selective tastes and pricing requirements of residents. There are stately colonials dating from the late 1700s, Greek Revival, Federal and Victorian homes, as well as striking contemporary structures and a wide variety of condominiums.
Grand homes, the marina, stately churches and many well-preserved buildings are nationally recognized as historic landmarks. There are three historic districts and one historic area. The Pequot Library, in Southport, one of three public libraries, maintains one of the nation's most impressive collections of rare volumes and Americana.
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