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Easton
is a quiet, rural town located in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,490 residents. The town of Easton contains the historic district of Aspetuck, which is home to a well-preserved collection of 18th and 19th century homes. The whole Aspetuck area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Easton is known for its' peaceful farms, fall foliage, historic homes and beautiful gardens. It's home to Maple Row Tree Farm, which began in the 1700s as a dairy farm. Today, visitors come to choose and cut their own Christmas trees. Maple Row Tree Farm grows several different types of trees, including Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, White Spruce and more. Silverman's Farm in Easton includes a petting farm with sheep, goats, llamas, emu, deer and other animals. The farm also offers tractor rides, a farm market and florist shop. Other farms in the area offer pick-your-own pumpkins, apple orchards and other fresh fruits and produce. Other attractions in Easton include the home of deaf and blind activist, Helen Keller, who lived and died here at age 87. Her home is located in the historic Aspetuck area, and has been well preserved and owned by several different families over the years.
Surrounding areas: Redding, Connecticut (6.1 mi), Bridgeport, Connecticut (7.7 mi), Fairfield, Connecticut (7.9 mi), Westport, Connecticut (8.3 mi), Ridgefield, Connecticut (10.6 mi), Norwalk, Connecticut (10.9 mi), Sandy Hook, Connecticut (11.6 mi)
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Easton Vacation Rentals
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Easton Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Oakwood Worldwide | 100 Avalon Gates | Trumbull, CT | 5.1 mi. | (203) 967-2414 | | Bridgeport Holiday Inn | 1070 Main St | Bridgeport, CT | 7.6 mi. | (203) 334-1234 | | Fairfield Motor Inn & Restaurant | 417 PO Rd | Fairfield, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 255-0491 | | Merritt Parkway Motor Inn | 4180 Black Rock TNPK | Fairfield, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 259-5265 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 945 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 926-6868 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Shelton | 1001 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 926-9000 | | Trumbull Marriott | 180 Hawley Ln | Trumbull, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 378-1400 | | Days Inn | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | Ridgefield, CT | 8.1 mi. | (203) 438-3781 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 780 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 929-1500 | | Scagrape Inn | 1160 Reef Rd | Fairfield, CT | 9.0 mi. | (203) 255-6808 | | Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk | 560 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 9.4 mi. | (203) 523-4000 | | Hilton Garden Inn Shelton | 25 Old Stratford Rd | Shelton, CT | 9.4 mi. | (203) 447-1000 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 474 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 9.7 mi. | (203) 849-9111 | | Roundtree Inn | 469 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 9.9 mi. | (203) 847-5827 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 400 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.0 mi. | (203) 847-6888 | | 225 Lordship Blvd | 225 Lordship Blvd | Stratford, CT | 10.0 mi. | (203) 375-8866 | | Stratford Ramada Inn | 225 Lordship Blvd | Stratford, CT | 10.0 mi. | (203) 375-8866 | | Garden Park Motel | 351 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 847-7303 | | Hamar Inn | 360 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 847-3337 | | Norwalk Westport Motel | 344 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 847-0665 | | Best Western Berkshire Inn | 11 Stony HL Rd | Bethel, CT | 10.2 mi. | (203) 744-3200 | | Best Western Stony Hill Inn | 46 Stony HL Rd | Bethel, CT | 10.2 mi. | (203) 743-5533 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 6905 Main St | Stratford, CT | 10.2 mi. | (203) 377-3322 | | Silvermine Tavern | 194 Perry Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.4 mi. | (203) 847-4558 | | West Lane Inn | 22 West Ln | Ridgefield, CT | 10.5 mi. | (203) 438-7323 | | Stonehenge Inn | Rt 7 | Ridgefield, CT | 10.6 mi. | (203) 438-6511 | | Elms Inn | 500 Main St | Ridgefield, CT | 10.7 mi. | (203) 438-5241 | | Four Points By Sheraton | 426 Main St | Norwalk, CT | 10.9 mi. | (203) 849-9828 | | Milford Springhill Suites By Marriott | 50 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 11.0 mi. | (203) 283-0200 | | Norwalk Inn & Conference Center | 99 E Ave | Norwalk, CT | 11.0 mi. | (203) 838-5531 | | Liberty Rock Motel | 421 Bridgeport Ave | Milford, CT | 11.1 mi. | (203) 874-9936 | | Red Roof Inn | 10 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 11.1 mi. | (203) 877-6060 | | Devon Motel | 438 Bridgeport Ave | Milford, CT | 11.2 mi. | (203) 874-6634 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Milford | 62 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 11.2 mi. | (203) 283-2100 | | Villa Bianca Inc | 312 Roosevelt Dr | Seymour, CT | 11.2 mi. | (203) 735-4883 | | Fairfield Inn | 111 Schoolhouse Rd | Milford, CT | 11.4 mi. | (203) 877-8588 | | Marnicks Rodeway Inn | 10 Washington Pkwy | Stratford, CT | 11.4 mi. | (203) 377-6288 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 695 Brigeport | Shelton, CT | 11.5 mi. | (203) 925-5900 | | Hampton Inn Milford | 129 Plains Rd | Milford, CT | 11.7 mi. | (203) 874-4400 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 80 Benedict Rd | Bethel, CT | 12.3 mi. | (203) 748-8318 |
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Easton Weather & Climate
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The Southwest Corner of Connecticut has a climate that lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Although the seasonal extremes are slightly moderated by Long Island Sound, the primary annual weather pattern flow is offshore, from the colder landmasses to the north and west. The adjacent waters result in the region being several degrees cooler in summer and slightly milder with less snowfall in winter than locations further away from the coast. This zone receives 41.7 inches of precipitation and 24.8 inches of snowfall in an average year. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year, with the greatest frequency during the summer months and in the afternoon or evening.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
22°F |
4.37 in. |
37°F |
| February |
38°F |
24°F |
3.21 in. |
37°F |
| March |
46°F |
32°F |
4.61 in. |
40°F |
| April |
57°F |
40°F |
4.54 in. |
49°F |
| May |
67°F |
50°F |
4.92 in. |
57°F |
| June |
76°F |
59°F |
4.13 in. |
64°F |
| July |
81°F |
66°F |
4.08 in. |
70°F |
| August |
80°F |
65°F |
4.43 in. |
71°F |
| September |
73°F |
57°F |
4.44 in. |
69°F |
| October |
63°F |
46°F |
4.23 in. |
60°F |
| November |
52°F |
37°F |
4.61 in. |
52°F |
| December |
42°F |
28°F |
4.13 in. |
42°F |
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Easton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Long Island Mac Arthur airport (ISP) located about 33 miles south of Easton in Islip, New York, the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located approximately 44 miles southeast of Easton in Westhampton Beach, New York, the La Guardia airport (LGA) located roughly 44 miles southwest of Easton in New York, New York, the Stewart International airport (SWF) located around 45 miles northwest of Easton in Newburgh, New York, the Teterboro airport (TEB) located about 48 miles southwest of Easton in Teterboro, New Jersey, and finally the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located approximately 49 miles southwest of Easton in New York, New York.
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Easton Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 20.9 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 27.4 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 27.5 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 29.2 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 33.8 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 33.8 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 33.8 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 34.1 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 34.6 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 36.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 36.8 mi. | | | Astroland | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Coney Island Boardwalk | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Coney Island - Kenny Kaufman | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Nellie Bly Park | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 62.6 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 66.5 mi. | | | Bowcraft Amusement Park | Scotch Plains | NJ | 70.4 mi. | | | Keansburg Amusement Park | Keansburg | NJ | 71.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 36.8 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 40.4 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 76.5 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 76.8 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 91.2 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 93.9 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 99.0 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 105.5 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 113.1 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 117.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tashua Knolls Golf Club | Trumbull | CT | 5.2 mi. | | | Whitney Farms Golf Club | Monroe | CT | 7.7 mi. | | | D Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 8.0 mi. | | | H Smith Richardson Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 8.0 mi. | | | Westport Longshore Golf Club | Westport | CT | 8.3 mi. | | | Oak Hills Park Golf Course | Norwalk | CT | 12.3 mi. | | | Richter Park Golf Course | Danbury | CT | 12.3 mi. | | | Grassy Hill Country Club | Orange | CT | 13.1 mi. | | | Great River Golf Club | Milford | CT | 13.1 mi. | | | Orchards | Milford | CT | 13.1 mi. | | | Ridgefield Golf Course | Ridgefield | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | Pound Ridge Golf Club | Pound Ridge | NY | 14.6 mi. | | | Pehquenakonck Country Club | North Salem | NY | 15.1 mi. | | | Orange Hills Country Club | Orange | CT | 15.7 mi. | | | Gainfield Farms Golf Course | Southbury | CT | 16.4 mi. | | | Sunset Hill Golf Club | Brookfield | CT | 16.8 mi. | | | E Gaynor Brennan Golf Course | Stamford | CT | 18.5 mi. | | | Sterling Farms Golf Course | Stamford | CT | 18.5 mi. | | | Vails Grove Golf Course | Brewster | NY | 18.8 mi. | | | Woodhaven Country Club | Bethany | CT | 18.9 mi. | | | Candlewood Valley Country Club | New Milford | CT | 20.1 mi. | | | Hop Brook Golf Course | Naugatuck | CT | 20.3 mi. | | | Laurel View Country Club | Hamden | CT | 21.3 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Country Club | Hamden | CT | 22.1 mi. | | | Alling Memorial Golf Course | New Haven | CT | 22.7 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant Golf Course | Hamden | CT | 23.2 mi. | | | Centennial Golf Club | Carmel | NY | 23.3 mi. | | | Highland Greens Golf Course | Prospect | CT | 23.8 mi. | | | Country Club At Lake MacGregor | Mahopac | NY | 23.9 mi. | | | East Mountain Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 24.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 20.7 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 24.1 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 24.1 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 32.2 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 40.9 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 55.2 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 60.9 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 65.1 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 65.3 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 65.8 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 74.5 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 77.3 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 81.6 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 84.0 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 87.1 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 87.9 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 93.5 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 96.7 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 97.5 mi. | | | Tanglewood | Tafton | PA | 98.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | | CT | 6.8 mi. | | | Huntington State Park | | CT | 7.2 mi. | | | Sherwood Island State Park | | CT | 9.9 mi. | | | Indian Well State Park | | CT | 10.6 mi. | | | Seth Pierrepont State Park | | CT | 11.0 mi. | | | Wooster Mountain State Park | | CT | 11.2 mi. | | | Osborndale State Park | | CT | 11.6 mi. | | | Rocky Glen State Park | | CT | 11.6 mi. | | | Silver Sands State Park | | CT | 12.4 mi. | | | Kettletown State Park | | CT | 12.6 mi. | | | George C Waldo State Park | | CT | 14.3 mi. | | | Southford Falls State Park | | CT | 15.4 mi. | | | West Rock Ridge State Park | | CT | 18.6 mi. | | | Mianus River State Park | | CT | 18.9 mi. | | | Squantz Pond State Park | | CT | 19.9 mi. | | | Lovers Leap State Park | | CT | 20.5 mi. | | | Whittemore Glen State Park | | CT | 21.6 mi. | | | Sunken Meadow State Park | | NY | 23.8 mi. | | | Caumsett State Park | | NY | 24.5 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant State Park | | CT | 24.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Barnum Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 7.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Discovery Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 7.6 mi. | (Science) | | Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art | Ridgefield | CT | 10.6 mi. | (Art) | | the aldrich museum of contemporary art | Ridgefield | CT | 10.6 mi. | (Art) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 19.6 mi. | (Art) | | Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah | NY | 20.2 mi. | (Art) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 20.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Bruce Museum | Greenwich | CT | 23.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences | Stony Brook | NY | 24.0 mi. | (Science) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 24.6 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 24.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Peekskill Museum | Peekskill | NY | 32.5 mi. | (History) | | Hudson Valley Children's Museum | Nyack | NY | 34.2 mi. | (Children's) | | Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 34.6 mi. | (History) | | Nassau County Museum of art | Roslyn Harbor | NY | 35.0 mi. | (Art) | | Constitution Island - The Warner House | West Point | NY | 35.5 mi. | (History) | | West Point Museum | West Point | NY | 35.5 mi. | (History) | | Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | NY | 38.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hofstra Museum | Hempstead | NY | 38.9 mi. | (Art) | | Long Island Children's Museum | Garden City | NY | 40.4 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 7.6 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 40.7 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 42.1 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 43.2 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 45.8 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 52.5 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 64.9 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 69.4 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 105.2 mi. | |
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