Welcome to Fairfield
Sightseeing
Fairfield has many beaches but the closest is Penfield Beach which is an easy walk. There are no entry fees for walk-ins, car parking is $50/day.
There is a big pavilion with snack bar, picnic tables and playground.
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield has many beaches but the closest is Penfield Beach which is an easy walk. There are no entry fees for walk-ins, car parking is $50/day.
There is a big pavilion with snack bar, picnic tables and playground.
Day passes available for lake swimming, sprinkler park and hiking. Concession stand available for lunch.
24 locals recommend
Lake Mohegan Dog Park
Morehouse HighwayDay passes available for lake swimming, sprinkler park and hiking. Concession stand available for lunch.
Great little zoo for young ones - easy stroller ride all around park.
63 locals recommend
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble AveGreat little zoo for young ones - easy stroller ride all around park.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West AveInteractive museum for kids of all ages.
Pick your own fruits, petting zoo, country store…great little excursion
33 locals recommend
Silverman's Farm
451 Sport Hill RdPick your own fruits, petting zoo, country store…great little excursion
Interactive exhibits, show - and sharks! In SONO, a cool area for shopping and restaurants.
107 locals recommend
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 N Water StInteractive exhibits, show - and sharks! In SONO, a cool area for shopping and restaurants.
Shopping
There are many nice shops, boutiques and restaurants up and down the Post Road. There is a weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday at the Town Green as well as many concerts too - bring chairs
Fun place for all - especially kids with little farm/zoo in the parking lot. Food is fantastic and lots of prepared food options. Makes shopping an experience!
46 locals recommend
Stew Leonard's
Fun place for all - especially kids with little farm/zoo in the parking lot. Food is fantastic and lots of prepared food options. Makes shopping an experience!
The SoNo Collection
100 N Water StBrand new Mall with all top of the line stores
Food scene
Mecha Noodle Bar
116 Washington StGreat Asian Hawker fare - baos, dumplings, ramen and pho!
Great for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner! Stylish indoor and outdoor dining. Monday nights are half price wine. Try the pork chop :)
14 locals recommend
The Sinclair
1229 Post RdGreat for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner! Stylish indoor and outdoor dining. Monday nights are half price wine. Try the pork chop :)
Artisan
275 Old Post RdDining outdoors feels like being in Napa - make a reservation
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StThe best of CT pizza!
This is a local favorite - very thin style pizza. The stingers topping my favorite but hot!
46 locals recommend
Colony Grill
1520 Post RdThis is a local favorite - very thin style pizza. The stingers topping my favorite but hot!
Outdoor dining on the town green - great option on family concert nights
15 locals recommend
Centro Ristorante
1435 Post RdOutdoor dining on the town green - great option on family concert nights
Il Pellicano
Great cocktails!
Entertainment
Renovated theatre in the heart of downtown (1 block from house). First run movies and special live events (comedy/music/celebrity previews). Have a drink before or after at Old Post Tavern or Isla - both next door.
SHU Community Theatre
1420 Post RdRenovated theatre in the heart of downtown (1 block from house). First run movies and special live events (comedy/music/celebrity previews). Have a drink before or after at Old Post Tavern or Isla - both next door.
Live music/Art shows/Theatre…a whole complex of venues and offerings - 2 blocks from the house. Check out their website for schedule.
12 locals recommend
Fairfield Theatre Company Box Office
70 Sanford StLive music/Art shows/Theatre…a whole complex of venues and offerings - 2 blocks from the house. Check out their website for schedule.