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Greenwich, CT

Greenwich is a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 63,518.

Type CityPopulation 63,518

Why go

  • Town in Connecticut, United States.

History

Greenwich is a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 63,518. It is the largest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast. Greenwich is the location of many hedge funds and financial services firms due to its residential setting and proximity to Manhattan.

Where to stay

hotel · 1800 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, 06870 · greenwich.regency.hyatt.com
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hotel · 631 Midland Avenue, Rye, 10580 · marriott.com
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hotel · 26 Mill River Street, Stamford, 06902 · hilton.com
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hotel · 101 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, 10604 · hyatt.com
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hotel · 80 West Red Oak Lane, West Harrison, 10604 · marriott.com
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hotel · 25 Atlantic Street, Stamford, 06901 · marriott.com
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hotel · wi-fi · 19 Clarks Hill Avenue, 06902 · we.amsterdamhotelct.com
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420 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
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76 Maple Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 · stantonhouseinn.com
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1114 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878 · jhousegreenwich.com
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500 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830 · delamar.com
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hotel
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hotel · 700 East Main Street, Stamford, 06901
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hotel · 909 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, 06901
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motel · 32 Grenhart Road, Stamford, 06902 · wyndhamhotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 222 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · bartaco.com
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Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 208 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · buffalowildwings.com
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Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 112 South Ridge Street, Port Chester, 10573 · diginn.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 310 Elm Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su-Th 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 25 Bedford Street, Stamford, 06901 · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 08:30-02:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 116 Broad Street, Stamford, 06901 · restaurants.subway.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 751 East Main Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.tacobell.com
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Pizza, Sandwich, Tacos, Bow, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 122 River Road Extension, Cos Cob, 06807-2540 · refinerykitchen.square.site
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Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 100 South Ridge Street, Port Chester, 10573 · locations.chipotle.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 301 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 06830 · starbucks.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 100 Purchase Street · antiquegaragerye.com
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Australian, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 184… · flinderslane-nyc.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 05:30-22:30, Su 05:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 457 Summer Street,… · kotobukijapaneserestaurant.com
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Falafel, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 1239 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878 · mrfalafelct.com
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Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · 51 Bank Street, 06901 · thequartiere.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1033 Washington… · saravanaabhavan.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: unknown Features: takeaway · Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 285 West Main Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.kfc.com
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 222 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · barcelonawinebar.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Sa 13:00-14:00 · 76 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, 06830 · stantonhouseinn.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 54 West Park Place, Stamford, 06901 · greenandtonic.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 31 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, 06807 · facebook.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 1345 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06870 · sushisobagreenwich.com
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Salad, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1271 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 2410 Summer Street, Stamford, 06905
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 121 Towne Street, Stamford, 06902
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Thai, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 465 Boston Post Road, Port Chester, 10573
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Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 46 Southfield Avenue, Stamford, 06902
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Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · 85 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, 06830
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Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 77 Valley Rd, 06807
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French, Restaurant · French restaurant
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Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 62 West Park Place, Stamford, 06901
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Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant
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Salvadoran, Restaurant · Salvadoran restaurant
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 108 Abendroth Avenue, Port Chester, 10573
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 110 Abendroth Avenue, Port Chester, 10573
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Burger, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We 09:00-16:30; Tu,Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-13:00 · 1 University Place, Stamford, 06901 · sliderscafe.square.site
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1245 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 2010 West Main Street, 06902 · rikospizza.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 8 South Main Street, Port Chester, 10573
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 12 Purdy Avenue · sunshineroaster.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
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Airports

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 21 mi to the centre
New York, NY, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 70 destinations incl. Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 70 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Westchester County Airport (HPN) 5 mi to the centre
White Plains, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, US Airways, Cape Air…) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves New York (Manhattan) (26 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 15 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Republic Airport (FRG) 23 mi to the centre
East Farmingdale, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

Glen Cove Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Island Beach - Greenwich
Ferry route
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Great Captians Island - Greenwich
Ferry route
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Greenwich, CT — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Glen Cove Ferry Terminal, 12 mi); routes include Island Beach - Greenwich, Great Captians Island - Greenwich.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Greenwich, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Rail · Long Island, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.