Southport, Connecticut Travel Information

Bridgeport, CT Heavily industrialized Bridgeport is unlikely to be the first municipality that comes to mind when travelers consider a visit to a coastal Connecticut town. At first glance, its virtues seem limited t... Bridgeport, CT

Connecticut Shore: Western Long Island Sound This itinerary takes you to Norwalk and Westport along the western shore. The Connecticut shore has a special place in our hearts and memories. It’s a great place for romantic weekends because it lie... Norwalk, CT

Darien, CT Hugging the shore less than an hour from New York City, the lovely residential town of Darien is safe harbor to throngs of commuters who emerge from the Metro-North trains or exit the highways at the ... Darien, CT

Fairfield County, Connecticut: Accommodations You’ll find no shortage of places to hang your hat in Fairfield County. From ultradeluxe hotels to historic inns and affordable motels, the region offers a room for every type of traveler. As you migh... Bridgeport, CT

Fairfield County, Connecticut: Annual Events Not surprisingly, winter is the sleepiest time of year in Fairfield County as residents hibernate at home to escape the chilly weather and shorter days. January, February, and March events are infrequ... Bridgeport, CT

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• Western Connecticut Shore Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Western Connecticut Off the Beaten Path Travel

Fairfield, CT (Distance: 1.4 mi) Populated mostly by farmers, tradesmen, sailors, and shipbuilders through much of the eighteenth century, the town was burned in 1779 by Hessian troops under the command of British Major General Willi...

Fairfield, CT - General Travel - length:unknown

Jennings Beach–Fairfield Beach (Distance: 2.4 mi) This publicly accessible stretch of sandy beach in Fairfield can be elusive if you don’t know exactly where to look for parking that doesn’t require a permit. And once you’re strolling through sea bre...

Fairfield, CT - Hiking - length:4.74 mi

Sherwood Island (Distance: 2.7 mi) Explore the Westwood Nature Trail or just wander at a leisurely pace along a 1.5-mile-long beach on Long Island Sound at Connecticut’s first state park, Sherwood Island. If you’d rather walk with a pu...

Westport, CT - Walking - length:1 mi

Sherwood Island Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi) Sherwood Island State Park in Westport has the honor of being the first state park in Connecticut and one of the first in the United States. Sherwood Island’s 234 acres include marsh areas, wooded ter...

Greens Farms, CT - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

Sherwood Island State Park (Distance: 2.9 mi) This route takes you through some of the best views of Long Island Sound in Fairfield County. Winding past saltwater marsh, through oak groves, and alongside over 2 miles of beach, this hike is only o...

Westport, CT - Hiking - length:2.32 mi

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Fairfield Country Club of Fairfield Private Equity, 18 holes 6358 yards, par 70 1.1 miles from center of Southport, Connecticut

South Pine Creek South Pine Creek Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1240 yards, par 27 1.8 miles from center of Southport, Connecticut

Patterson The Patterson Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6795 yards, par 71 3.4 miles from center of Southport, Connecticut

Longshore Longshore Club Park Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5845 yards, par 73 4.1 miles from center of Southport, Connecticut

Brooklawn Brooklawn Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6617 yards, par 71 4.5 miles from center of Southport, Connecticut

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