Westport

Culturally inclined and upscale in its overall atmosphere, the desirable community of Westport covers 33 square miles, including the Saugatuck River. With its sandy beaches, scenic shoreline, and inland woods, Westport is a former summer resort town that remained a center for artists while it evolved into a bedroom community for leading New York executives. Westport is unique, with its two business centers and a commercial corridor down its center. Main Street Downtown is renowned for its upscale shopping and a wide variety of unique shops. Along Post Road, anything can be found, from antique automobiles to hardware and lumber. The people make Westport unique. It is a diverse town made up of many nationalities and all walks of life. As an environmentally aware community, it was one of the first to ban plastic bags.

History

Westport is a coastal town of colonial origin located along Long Island Sound in Fairfield County, 47 miles northeast of New York City and on the Metro North train line. In colonial time, Westport was first settled in the area now known as Green's Farms in 1648, by settlers from nearby Norwalk, Fairfield, and Weston. Westport's Native American roots can be seen throughout the town in many names, most notably the Saugatuck River, which means " mouth of the tidal river. "

Education

The Westport Public School system includes Staples High School, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. Staples is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Connecticut. The mission of Westport Public Schools is to prepare all students to reach their full potential as life - long learners and socially responsible contributors to our global community.

Recreational Facilities

Westport boasts three town beaches, over twenty town parks, and Connecticut's first state park, Sherwood Island State Park. Westport's Compo Beach includes a sandy beach, skate park, playground, picnic area, ballfields, and marina. The Longshore Club Park and Golf Course includes a private sailing school, community pool, and skating rink. Westport is also home to a rich cultural scene with the Westport Country Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, and many other active cultural organizations.

The locals know that the place to be is :

• Memorial Day Parade all American fun
• 4th of July Fireworks at Compo Beach - watch the Fireworks over the Sound
• Winter skating at Longshore Park
• Levitt Pavilion for free summer concerts
• On the commuter bus transport to and from the train station
  

Cafes & Restaurants

Westport has long been known as a dining mecca. Whether on Main Street, Post Road, or any number of small side streets, there are scores of restaurant options, from riverfront dining to cozy fireside options, sure to appeal to all tastes. Here are just a few:
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• Tavern on Main
  203.221.7222
  
  
• Rive Bistro
  203.557.8049
  
  
• The Spotted Horse
  203.557.9393
  
  
• Via Sforza Trattoria
  203.454.4444
  
  
• Little Barn
  203.557.8501
  
  
• The Whelk
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