Museums
Family FavoriteSHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Under $25Sacred Heart University's hands-on science center and planetarium on Park Avenue in Bridgeport.
SightseeingLocal Gem
Fairfield
Fairfield is a sightseeing stop in Fairfield, CT, part of the New York City guide. Cost: free.
· Fairfield, CT
Why you should go…
Fairfield offers beaches, marinas, parks, and open space along five miles of Long Island Sound coastline. Its downtown mixes shopping and dining with a small-town feel despite a population of over 61,000. The town sits within about 50 miles of New York City, making it an easy coastal day trip.
- #connecticut
- #beach town
- #long island sound
- #coastal
- #day trip
What's around here?
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