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Fairfield
is located in Fairfield County on the Long Island Sound in southwest Connecticut. It's bordered by the towns of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Easton, Redding and Westport, all of which were originally parts of Fairfield. As of the 2010 census, the population of Fairfield was 59,404. This is the region of the state known as the "Gold Coast of Connecticut." In July, 2006, Money Magazine ranked Fairfield as the "best place to live in the Northeast," and ninth "best place to live in the United States." Fairfield was one of two main settlements in southwestern Connecticut during the Colonial era (the other was Stratford.) Attractions in town include the Connecticut Audubon Society Center and the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, the Fairfield Museum and History Center and the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Fairfield's prime location along the Long Island Sound offers lots of recreational opportunities. Five miles of beaches are found in Fairfield, which are all staffed by lifeguards during the summertime. South Benson Marina is a town-owned facility providing 600 boat slips which can be rented for the summer. Other nearby attractions include Lake Mohegan, which includes waterfalls called "The Cascades." Ye Yacht Yard, located on Southport Harbor, provides boat launch services and access to moorings in Southport Harbor.
Surrounding areas: Bridgeport, Connecticut (3.5 mi), Westport, Connecticut (4.9 mi), Norwalk, Connecticut (7.7 mi), Easton, Connecticut (7.9 mi), Rowayton, Connecticut (10.5 mi), Darien, Connecticut (11.5 mi), Milford, Connecticut (12.0 mi)
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Fairfield Vacation Rentals
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Fairfield Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Fairfield Motor Inn & Restaurant | 417 PO Rd | Fairfield, CT | | (203) 255-0491 | | Merritt Parkway Motor Inn | 4180 Black Rock TNPK | Fairfield, CT | | (203) 259-5265 | | Scagrape Inn | 1160 Reef Rd | Fairfield, CT | | (203) 255-6808 | | Bridgeport Holiday Inn | 1070 Main St | Bridgeport, CT | 4.7 mi. | (203) 334-1234 | | 225 Lordship Blvd | 225 Lordship Blvd | Stratford, CT | 6.5 mi. | (203) 375-8866 | | Stratford Ramada Inn | 225 Lordship Blvd | Stratford, CT | 6.5 mi. | (203) 375-8866 | | Roundtree Inn | 469 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 6.6 mi. | (203) 847-5827 | | Garden Park Motel | 351 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 6.8 mi. | (203) 847-7303 | | Hamar Inn | 360 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 6.8 mi. | (203) 847-3337 | | Norwalk Westport Motel | 344 Westport Ave | Norwalk, CT | 6.8 mi. | (203) 847-0665 | | Marnicks Rodeway Inn | 10 Washington Pkwy | Stratford, CT | 7.0 mi. | (203) 377-6288 | | Norwalk Inn & Conference Center | 99 E Ave | Norwalk, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 838-5531 | | Oakwood Worldwide | 100 Avalon Gates | Trumbull, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 967-2414 | | Four Points By Sheraton | 426 Main St | Norwalk, CT | 8.2 mi. | (203) 849-9828 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 474 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 8.4 mi. | (203) 849-9111 | | Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk | 560 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 8.4 mi. | (203) 523-4000 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 400 Main Ave | Norwalk, CT | 8.5 mi. | (203) 847-6888 | | Trumbull Marriott | 180 Hawley Ln | Trumbull, CT | 8.9 mi. | (203) 378-1400 | | Silvermine Tavern | 194 Perry Ave | Norwalk, CT | 9.5 mi. | (203) 847-4558 | | Liberty Rock Motel | 421 Bridgeport Ave | Milford, CT | 9.9 mi. | (203) 874-9936 | | Devon Motel | 438 Bridgeport Ave | Milford, CT | 10.0 mi. | (203) 874-6634 | | Milford Springhill Suites By Marriott | 50 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 283-0200 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 945 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 926-6868 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Shelton | 1001 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 10.1 mi. | (203) 926-9000 | | Red Roof Inn | 10 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.3 mi. | (203) 877-6060 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Milford | 62 Rowe Ave | Milford, CT | 10.4 mi. | (203) 283-2100 | | Doubletree Hotel Norwalk | 789 Connecticut Ave | Norwalk, CT | 10.4 mi. | (203) 853-3477 | | Fairfield Inn | 111 Schoolhouse Rd | Milford, CT | 10.5 mi. | (203) 877-8588 | | Hampton Inn Milford | 129 Plains Rd | Milford, CT | 11.2 mi. | (203) 874-4400 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 6905 Main St | Stratford, CT | 11.2 mi. | (203) 377-3322 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 780 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 11.4 mi. | (203) 929-1500 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 150 Ledge Rd | Darien, CT | 11.9 mi. | (203) 655-3933 | | Hilton Garden Inn Shelton | 25 Old Stratford Rd | Shelton, CT | 12.0 mi. | (203) 447-1000 | | Milford Motel | 1015 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 12.1 mi. | (203) 878-3575 | | Post Motor Inn | 1700 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 12.1 mi. | (203) 874-3777 | | Shoreline Motel | 735 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 12.1 mi. | (203) 874-9975 | | Turnpike Inn | 1083 Boston PO Rd | Milford, CT | 12.1 mi. | (203) 874-3214 | | Howard Johnson Hotel | 1052 Boston Post Rd | Milford, CT | 13.1 mi. | (203) 878-4611 | | Days Inn | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | Ridgefield, CT | 13.7 mi. | (203) 438-3781 | | Comfort Inn | 278 Old Gate Ln | Milford, CT | 13.9 mi. | (203) 877-9411 |
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Fairfield 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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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
22°F |
3.73 in. |
37°F |
| February |
38°F |
24°F |
2.92 in. |
37°F |
| March |
46°F |
32°F |
4.15 in. |
40°F |
| April |
57°F |
40°F |
3.99 in. |
49°F |
| May |
67°F |
50°F |
4.03 in. |
57°F |
| June |
76°F |
59°F |
3.57 in. |
64°F |
| July |
81°F |
66°F |
3.77 in. |
70°F |
| August |
80°F |
65°F |
3.75 in. |
71°F |
| September |
73°F |
57°F |
3.58 in. |
69°F |
| October |
63°F |
46°F |
3.54 in. |
60°F |
| November |
52°F |
37°F |
3.65 in. |
52°F |
| December |
42°F |
28°F |
3.47 in. |
42°F |
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Fairfield Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Long Island Mac Arthur airport (ISP) located about 25 miles south of Fairfield in Islip, New York, the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located approximately 38 miles southeast of Fairfield in Westhampton Beach, New York, the La Guardia airport (LGA) located roughly 40 miles southwest of Fairfield in New York, New York, the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located around 43 miles southwest of Fairfield in New York, New York, the Teterboro airport (TEB) located about 46 miles west of Fairfield in Teterboro, New Jersey, and finally the Stewart International airport (SWF) located approximately 50 miles northwest of Fairfield in Newburgh, New York.
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Fairfield Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 21.4 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 22.3 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 24.6 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 26.3 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 26.3 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 26.3 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 27.6 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 29.8 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 31.4 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 37.4 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 40.1 mi. | | | Astroland | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Coney Island Boardwalk | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Coney Island - Kenny Kaufman | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Nellie Bly Park | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 62.3 mi. | | | Keansburg Amusement Park | Keansburg | NJ | 66.3 mi. | | | Bowcraft Amusement Park | Scotch Plains | NJ | 67.8 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 72.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 35.0 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 42.8 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 76.0 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 76.4 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 94.4 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 98.8 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 102.9 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 106.6 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 109.7 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 117.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| D Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | | | | H Smith Richardson Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | | | | Westport Longshore Golf Club | Westport | CT | 4.5 mi. | | | Tashua Knolls Golf Club | Trumbull | CT | 7.6 mi. | | | Oak Hills Park Golf Course | Norwalk | CT | 9.7 mi. | | | Great River Golf Club | Milford | CT | 12.4 mi. | | | Orchards | Milford | CT | 12.4 mi. | | | Whitney Farms Golf Club | Monroe | CT | 13.9 mi. | | | Grassy Hill Country Club | Orange | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | E Gaynor Brennan Golf Course | Stamford | CT | 15.2 mi. | | | Sterling Farms Golf Course | Stamford | CT | 15.2 mi. | | | Orange Hills Country Club | Orange | CT | 16.2 mi. | | | Pound Ridge Golf Club | Pound Ridge | NY | 16.4 mi. | | | Crab Meadow Golf Course | Northport | NY | 17.1 mi. | | | Sunken Meadow State Park Golf Course | Kings Park | NY | 18.1 mi. | | | Richter Park Golf Course | Danbury | CT | 19.7 mi. | | | Smithtown Landing Golf Club | Smithtown | NY | 20.4 mi. | | | Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club | Smithtown | NY | 20.4 mi. | | | Pehquenakonck Country Club | North Salem | NY | 20.6 mi. | | | Ridgefield Golf Course | Ridgefield | CT | 20.6 mi. | | | Ponds at Lake Grove | Lake Grove | NY | 21.7 mi. | | | Heatherwood Golf Club | Centereach | NY | 21.9 mi. | | | Rolling Oaks Country Club | Rocky Point | NY | 22.3 mi. | | | Hamlet Wind Watch Golf Club | Hauppauge | NY | 22.4 mi. | | | Tallgrass Golf Club | Shoreham | NY | 23.1 mi. | | | Woodhaven Country Club | Bethany | CT | 23.3 mi. | | | Alling Memorial Golf Course | New Haven | CT | 23.6 mi. | | | Gainfield Farms Golf Course | Southbury | CT | 23.6 mi. | | | Dix Hills Country Club | Dix Hills | NY | 23.8 mi. | | | Dix Hills Park Golf Course | Dix Hills | NY | 23.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 28.0 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 31.3 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 31.3 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 37.3 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 48.7 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 57.6 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 61.4 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 73.0 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 73.0 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 73.2 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 80.7 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 82.0 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 85.7 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 89.0 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 93.9 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 95.3 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 101.2 mi. | | | Tanglewood | Tafton | PA | 101.3 mi. | | | Alpine Mountain | Analomink | PA | 102.1 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 103.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Sherwood Island State Park | | CT | 3.6 mi. | | | Silver Sands State Park | | CT | 10.9 mi. | | | Putnam Memorial State Park | | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | Huntington State Park | | CT | 15.1 mi. | | | Indian Well State Park | | CT | 15.4 mi. | | | Osborndale State Park | | CT | 15.6 mi. | | | Sunken Meadow State Park | | NY | 16.0 mi. | | | Mianus River State Park | | CT | 17.0 mi. | | | Seth Pierrepont State Park | | CT | 17.1 mi. | | | Wooster Mountain State Park | | CT | 18.0 mi. | | | Caumsett State Park | | NY | 18.4 mi. | | | Rocky Glen State Park | | CT | 19.3 mi. | | | Kettletown State Park | | CT | 19.6 mi. | | | West Rock Ridge State Park | | CT | 21.5 mi. | | | Southford Falls State Park | | CT | 22.0 mi. | | | George C Waldo State Park | | CT | 22.1 mi. | | | Squantz Pond State Park | | CT | 27.6 mi. | | | Whittemore Glen State Park | | CT | 27.6 mi. | | | Wildwood State Park | | NY | 27.7 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant State Park | | CT | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Barnum Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 3.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Discovery Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 3.5 mi. | (Science) | | Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art | Ridgefield | CT | 15.6 mi. | (Art) | | the aldrich museum of contemporary art | Ridgefield | CT | 15.6 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences | Stony Brook | NY | 16.2 mi. | (Science) | | Bruce Museum | Greenwich | CT | 20.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 20.9 mi. | (Art) | | Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah | NY | 23.4 mi. | (Art) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 27.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Nassau County Museum of art | Roslyn Harbor | NY | 29.7 mi. | (Art) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 30.8 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 30.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Hudson Valley Children's Museum | Nyack | NY | 34.3 mi. | (Children's) | | Long Island Children's Museum | Garden City | NY | 34.6 mi. | (Children's) | | Peekskill Museum | Peekskill | NY | 35.7 mi. | (History) | | Goudreau Museum of Mathematics in Art and Science | New Hyde Park | NY | 35.8 mi. | (Science) | | Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | NY | 36.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Queens Museum of Art | Flushing | NY | 38.9 mi. | (Art) | | African Art Museum of the SMA Fathers | Tenafly | NJ | 39.4 mi. | (Art) | | Constitution Island - The Warner House | West Point | NY | 39.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 3.5 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 37.3 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 38.9 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 44.5 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 48.7 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 49.5 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 49.8 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 60.8 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 69.0 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 106.8 mi. | |
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