Westport, CT
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The upscale and eclectic town of Westport, CT, is just over an hour’s train ride from Grand Central. Known as a forward-thinking community, Westport has historically served as an artist’s haven. This tradition continues today through venues such as the Westport Country Playhouse, a theater originally opened in the 1930’s with a stage large enough to feature Broadway-sized performances. Westport is perfect for the culturally-inclined who are looking for a laid back locale that’s equal parts city and country.
Location
Located on the coast of Connecticut. 50 miles from Manhattan
Distance
1 hour by car, 1:10 hours by train
Getting Here
Hop on a train from Grand Central and arrive in Westport in an hour.The Escapes
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Escape This Summer To Westport
How do you vacation with your family and still log into the office daily? That's Jackie and Sam's dilemma. Both work in Manhattan in executive positions, which require their daily presence. Their three children ages 16, 14 and 10 want to make the most of summer by spending as much time as possible outdoors-- biking, swimming, playing tennis and kayaking. They don't want to go to camp and their parents want to spend time with them daily.
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Escape to Saugatuck!
Jim and Julie and their two kids were feeling trapped in their 800 sq. foot apartment in Brooklyn, NY and the prospects of finding more space that they could afford in Brooklyn were slim. Then something magical happened! They found an affordable house with 4000 sq. feet, beautiful grounds with a pool and every amenity they needed nearby. They discovered my neighborhood, Saugatuck, in Westport, located on the Saugatuck River, where it gets its name. Centrally located to the train station, Compo Beach, Longshore Public Golf Course and a vibrant downtown.
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Something for Everyone
Westport is a destination town full of activity. Whether you're a foodie, an athlete, adventure-seeker, or anything in between, there is something for everyone.
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Top 10 Essential Facts
Best 5k Race
Every year for the past four years, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k has taken place in Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park. “The series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created,” according to the Susan G. Komen Southern New England web site. The Westport 2016 event alone raised $100,000 in the fight against breast cancer.
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Escape to a coastal paradise like no other
The upscale and eclectic town of Westport, CT, is just over an hour's train ride from Grand Central. Known as a forward-thinking community, Westport has historically served as an artist's haven. This tradition continues today through venues such as the Westport Country Playhouse, a theater originally opened in the 1930's with a stage large enough to feature Broadway-sized performances. Westport is perfect for the culturally-inclined who are looking for a laid back locale that's equal parts city and country.