Westport

westport, real estate, fairfield county, homes, connecticut, lisa bender, christine odayThe cosmopolitan town of Westport is located just an hour outside of New York City along the beautiful Connecticut coastline of Fairfield County. In addition to its historic charm and gorgeous scenery, Westport offers award-winning public schools and an easy commute to Manhattan on Metro North. Home styles in this affluent town range from classic colonials & farmhouses to modern contemporaries & beachfront cottages in neighborhoods like Old Hill, Compo Beach, Saugatuck Shores, Greens Farm and Coleytown.

Known as a retreat and home to artists & celebrities (like Paul Newman and Bette Davis), Westport offers plenty of local cultural experiences to its residents at venues like the Westport Country Playhouse and the Levitt Pavilion. The sophisticated downtown area attracts residents for its wonderful restaurants & shops including Tiffany & Co, Williams Sonoma, Lux Bond & Green and others.

Local residents are also connected through many community centers & activities such as the 169 acre Longshore Club park and golf course, the open spaces of town parks where residents can walk their dogs without leashes, the scenic beaches and annual events such as ‘First Night’ that offers entertainment and fun for residents on New Year’s. Overall, Westport is a lively & engaged community that its residents are proud to call home.

Preschools and Nursery Schools

Children’s Community Development Center
Christ and Holy Trinity Preschool
Community Nursery School
Earthplace Nursery School
Green’s Farms Nursery School
Landmark Early Learning Academy
Old Hill Children’s Day School
Pumpkin Preschool of Westport
Saugatuck Child Care Services/A Child’s Place
St. Paul Christian School
Stepping Stones Preschool Early Childhood Center (203) 227-1712
Temple Israel Early Childhood Center
Three Four Open the Door
Conservative Synagogue Preschool
Westport-Weston Cooperative Nursery School
YMCA Child Care Program

Westport Schools

Long Lots Elementary
Saugatuck Elementary
King’s Highway Elementary
Greens Farms Elementary
Coleytown Elementary
Coleytown Middle
Bedford Middle
Staples High or www.stapleshigh.net
Greens Farms Academy

Commuting Info

Westport Commuting Info

Recreation

Westport Parks & Recreation
Earthplace
Levitt Pavilion
Saugatuck Rowing Club
Sherwood Island State Park
Westport Arts Center
Westport Library
YMCA

General

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Westport Now
Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce
Westport Minute Man
Moffly Media
Connecticut Magazine
American Towns