WESTPORT Connecticut Real Estate
Just one hour from Manhattan, Westport began its second renaissance when the era of mills and farms ended. Famous writers, artists and theater people set the pace. Seeking a retreat from the noise and bright lights of New York, they found another world just "up the mainline" (railroad) into Connecticut. Here by the seacoast and the green woods was an escape. The images of the town defined a lifestyle, invented a new vocabulary and forever fixed Westport in the American imagination.
Now a town of more that 26,000 inhabitants, Westport’s creative arts community influences the town’s sophisticated cosmopolitan atmosphere. Along with its appealing combination of seashore, and country charm, Westport, which includes Saugatuck, offers a diversity of cultural and recreational pursuits that include several theaters, a nature center, expansive library, museums, public and private clubs and an array of outdoor activities and seasonal events.
Population 26,275 Area 22.4 square miles
Public Schools
The entire community is included in the schooling enterprise and working with teachers, students and administrators on leadership councils to improve the quality of education. Westport students in elementary, middle, and high school score above the state averages, and a host of advanced placement courses are available at the high school level. Ongoing technological improvements have made the Internet now accessible to classrooms. The Board of Education and the community will provide the physical and financial resources that the staff will need to transform the schools to 21st century purposes.
Recreation
Compo Beach
The town’s largest beach with many picnic tables and cooking grills; extensive playground area and marina.
Longshore Country Club
Waterfront facility for town residents with beach swimming, pools, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, boating facilities, playground, Ice skating rink, special programs.
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Outdoor venue presenting over 50 nights of entertainment free to the public.
Earthplace
62-acre sanctuary with trails, museum and nature science exhibits and aquarium.
Rolnick Observatory
Wednesday and Thursday evenings open free to the public, weather permitting.
Sherwood Island State Park
274 acres with a mile-and-a-half long beach; two large picnic groves. Swimming, fishing, field sports, picnicking, concessions.
Winslow Park
19.5 acre site in a natural state.
Medical Facilities
Hall-Brooke Hospital
47 Long Lots Road - Adolescent, Children and Adult substance abuse facility.
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s, Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals all within a ten to twenty minute car drive.
Volunteer Services
Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, Sons of Italy, United Way, Welcome Wagon, Westport Senior Center, Westport Woman’s Club, Interfaith Housing, Westport Young Women's League.
Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway, I-95 or Merritt Parkway; 60 minutes to New York City, 35 minutes to New Haven. Some local bus service is available.
Accomodations
The Inn at Longshore 203-226-3316
The Inn at National Hall 203-221-1351
The Westport Inn 203-259-5236
Historical Sites
The Inn at National Hall: c. 1873 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located on the Saugatuck River.
Wheeler House: c. 1795 houses the Westport Historical Society. Restored Victorian home with changing exhibits. Museum of Westport history in the Bradley-Wheeler Barn is the only documented octagonal cobblestone barn in the state. Archives, genealogical, and historic house research.
