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Beach, swimming, kayaking, hiking
This is the best beach in Greenwich. You have to purchase tickets in advance on the town website. It’s a hassle but totally worth it.
Greenwich Point Beach
11 Tods DriftwayFantastic boat ride to the island with a great beach. You have to buy tickets online at the town website.
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Island Beach
Fantastic boat ride to the island with a great beach. You have to buy tickets online at the town website.
Hiking
Closest park to my place. Beautiful easy walks...
Cos Cob Park
22 Sound Shore DrBeautiful sunsets views of the harbor. Easy strolling...
Bruce Park
32 Bruce Park DrNice park with a great playground for smaller kids.
Real hiking, medium hard, super fun trails!
5 min away by car.
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Parco Statale del Fiume Mianus
Merriebrook LaneReal hiking, medium hard, super fun trails!
5 min away by car.
Binney Park
Picturesque park, very relaxing...
Montgomery Pinetum
Bible StreetSightseeing
Cos Cob Park features 9 acres of space with panoramic views of Long Island Sound.
Bush-Holley House Museum
47 Strickland RdHistoric Museum
Bruce Museum
1 Museum DrFun place to check out!
Putnam Cottage was also known as Knapp Tavern during the American Revolution.
General Putnam was pursued by British dragoons, and was forced to ride down Put's Hill, in order to elude capture. This historic scene is depicted on the seal of the Town of Greenwich, and the name of Putnam is found throughout the State of Connecticut.
Putnam Cottage
243 E Putnam AveFun place to check out!
Putnam Cottage was also known as Knapp Tavern during the American Revolution.
General Putnam was pursued by British dragoons, and was forced to ride down Put's Hill, in order to elude capture. This historic scene is depicted on the seal of the Town of Greenwich, and the name of Putnam is found throughout the State of Connecticut.
Shopping and restaurants
Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich AvenueFood scene
CFCF Coffee
1160 East Putnam AvenueGreat cappuccino/espresso bar, relaxed, fancy vibe…
Joe Studio Café
185 Sound Beach AvenueBetter than the chains..
Cozy. Good coffee.
Nice restaurant. Good food. Live music on the weekend.
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Tony's at the J House
1114 E Putnam AveNice restaurant. Good food. Live music on the weekend.
Lugano Salumeria & Wine Bar
1392 E Putnam AveSolid Italian restaurant.
Little Pub
531 E Putnam AveGood bar food and great beer. Relaxed Ambiente
La Plage
260 Compo Road SouthFantastic food. Water front. Beautiful setting in Westport.
The Inn a Pound Ridge
258 Westchester AveThis is a great restaurant. 25 minutes drive…
l'escale restaurant
500 Steamboat RdUpscale restaurant with beautiful views
Doppio
41 E Elm StGreat pizza!!
The Capital Grille
230 Tresser BlvdBest steak house in the area.
Greenwich Flavor by Myrnas
148 Mason StreetTasty Mediterranean food!!
Sunday nights 50% off of every wine bottle!! Yay!!
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Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer StSunday nights 50% off of every wine bottle!! Yay!!
bartaco
20 Wilton RdSushi Soba
1345 E Putnam Ave
Pizza Post
522 E Putnam AveGreat simple pizza place.
Layla's Falafel
2088 Black Rock TurnpikeFalafel sandwich to go!
Upper Crust Bagel Co
197 Sound Beach Ave
Sweet Pea's Baking Company
212 Sound Beach AveChocolate croissant !!!
Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market
1050 E Putnam AveWhole Foods Market
90 E Putnam Ave