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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.

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  • #beach town
  • #long island sound
  • #coastal
  • #day trip

What's around here?

The closest stops to Fairfield, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

    Under $25

    See red pandas, Amur leopards, maned wolves and Andean bears, then ride the historic carousel and walk the rainforest building.

    6.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    The Glass House

    $25–$50

    Tour Philip Johnson's 1949 glass-walled house and the galleries and pavilions spread across his New Canaan estate.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

    Free

    Tour Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island home and walk the grounds of his former Summer White House.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    The WaterFront Center

    $25–$50

    Nonprofit waterfront center in Oyster Bay offering sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and harbor tours.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Westchester County

    Free

    Official tourism guide to Westchester County, NY, covering outdoor trails, historic sites, and Hudson Valley attractions.

    28 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Adventureland

    $50+

    Long Island amusement park with over 30 rides including three roller coasters, open seasonally since 1962.

    30 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions