Sights & Activities for Greenwich

Audubon Center: in Greenwich 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831, Route 15, 203-869-5272, A wildlife sanctuary with 15 miles of trails, visitor's center with art gallery, nature store and book shop.

Babcock Preserve: 201 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-622-7824, Open year round, this popular 297 acre park offers a variety of activities including walking, running, hiking, and cross country skiing.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Science: One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-869-0376, Changing gallery exhibitions of the fine arts and environmental sciences.

Binney Park: Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT, 203-622-7814
is the home of one of two annual Fourth of July fireworks displays in Greenwich. This park features a playground, four tennis courts, athletic fields, and lovely walking paths around the pond.

Bush-Holley Historic Site & Visitor Center: 39 Strickland Road, Greenwich, CT 06807, Cos Cob 1/2 Mile, 203-869-6899, 18th-century home, later became a boarding house for Connecticut's first art colony.

Byram Beach and Pool: Byram Shore Rd, Greenwich, CT, 203-622-7814
The Byram Beach attracts many residents, and for those bathers who prefer fresh water, the park has the only public pool in town, located right at the water's edge. Bathhouses are available for those using both beach and pool. For sports enthusiasts, the Park has lighted tennis courts as well as the only lighted ball field in Greenwich.

Garden Education Center: 130 Bible Street, P.O. Box 1600, Greenwich, CT 06807, Cos Cob, Montgomery Pinetum, 203-869-9242, Over 100 acres of wooded trails are available at this public park that is full of majestic trees, beautiful wildflowers, and unusual plants.

Great Captain Island: Located on Great Captain Island, just over two miles offshore from Greenwich Harbor.
During the summer months, there is a Ferry Service from the landing at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.

Greenwich Arts Center: 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-622-3998, This arts center features a number of works by local artists and also allows you to see the artists creating and performing their works.

Greenwich Library: 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830-5387, 203-622-7900, Built in the early 1800s, this library is surrounded by lush courtyards and features a 100 by 25 foot art gallery, music listening areas, over 300,000 books and periodicals, and many computers with Internet access. The library is closed on Sundays. www.greenwichlibrary.org

Greenwich Point: Shore Rd, South End, Old Greenwich, CT · 203-622-7814
Greenwich Point is open daily from 6:00 am until sunset. Activities include jogging, walking, cycling, nature study, boating, fishing, sailboarding, sun bathing, swimming, and picnicking. At various locations throughout the park one can find benches to sit on for quiet contemplation and enjoyment.

Historical Society of Greenwich: The 39 Strickland Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, Cos Cob, 203-869-6899, Located in a pre-Revolutionary house, this building houses a rare collection of Greenwich pictures and documents. Exhibits are changed throughout the year. Call for hours open. www.hstg.org

Island Beach: South Arch St Ferry Area, Greenwich, CT · 203-622-7814
formerly known as Little Captain Island, is situated in Long Island Sound about two miles south of Greenwich Harbor. During the summer months, there is a Ferry Service from the landing at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.

Putnam Cottage: 243 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, Route 1, 203-869-9697, Known as Knapp's Tavern during the Revolutionary War, a meeting place of leaders. Open Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm (last tour begins at 3:30pm) and by appointment. Admission for the house tour is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors and children under 5 are free.

Sights & Activities for Stamford

Stamford Center for the Arts: 307 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901, 203-325-4466 Stamford Center for the Arts (SCA) serves as the region's premier center for the performing and visual arts and operates two facilities for the performing arts in Stamford, the
Palace Theatre and Rich Forum. SCA creates, produces and promotes high quality entertainment, education, and OutReach programs by offering more than 225 individual events that include the best in live theatre, concerts, comedy and dance entertainment from throughout the world. Rich Forum patrons may use the parking garage located at the corner of Atlantic and Tresser Boulevard, or the Bell Street Garage. Palace Theatre patrons may use the Landmark Square Garage across the street from the theatre, or the Bell Street Garage. www.stamfordcenterforthearts.org Hours: Box Office Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun Noon-5pm, Event Dates and Times Vary, Admission:Ticket prices vary, call for details. Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express

Stamford Museum and Nature Center: 39 Scofieldtown Rd,
Stamford, CT 06903, 203-322-1646 Over 115 acres of stunning woodlands are part of this natural complex. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center includes trails, picnic areas, and a working farm. The center also features a Tudor revival stone chateau as an
exhibition center, as well as an observatory and planetarium. Exhibits include Americana displays such as railways and teddy bears, plus a series of Native American artifacts. The nature center features interactive displays and a number of flora and fauna species. www.stamfordmuseum.org Hours: Main Building Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm; Farm Daily 9am-4pm; Playground Daily 9am-5pm , Admission: Adult $8; Senior $6; Student (17+) $6; Child (4-16) $4; Child (0-3) Free, Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express

Stamford Historical Society Museum: 1508 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, 203-329-1183 This local history museum showcases some of the area’s most significant artifacts. The Stamford Historical Society Museum has rotating and permanent exhibits, as well as a research library on-site. www.stamfordhistory.org Hours: Tue-Sat noon-4pm, Admission: Free, donations accepted

Stamford Symphony Orchestra: 61 Atlantic Street, Palace Theater, Stamford, CT 06901, 203-325-4466 Whether it is Beethoven or Bach, this local symphony orchestra graces Stamford several performances from October to March. Under the direction of Maestro Roger Nierenberg, the Stamford Symphony Orchestra presents a classical series and a family series, plus the occasional pops concert. Past performers have included Helen Huang on piano and Ida Kavafian on violin. The SSO also hosts a choral series in conjunction with the Greenwich Choral Society. Performances are held in the Palace Theatre. www.stamfordsymphony.org Hours:Oct-Mar, dates vary, but concerts are always Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, Admission:Single ticket Adult $22-59, Young Adult (18-35) $17, Youth (under 18, Sun concerts only) Free, Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club