Greenwich, Connecticut

About Greenwich

Mention Greenwich, Connecticut, anywhere and chances are most people will have heard of it.  It is the premier town
along what is often referred to as the Connecticut Gold coast. The town’s unique beauty lies within its preservation of
colonial history, with rolling hills, vast woodlands, sprawling meadows and picturesque shorelines.  The town is home to
many well-known artists, writers, actors and sports figures along with top to middle management corporate executives and
leaders in the worlds of finance and communications.  The history of our country’s development since pre-revolutionary
days is reflected in the lives of generations of vital and interesting Greenwich residents.  They continue to be the town’s
greatest asset.

Renowned for exceptional living, Greenwich stretches from the magnifcent Long island shoreline to the green privacy
of wooded northern hills.  A gracious residential haven for forty-eight square miles in area, it is comprised of thirteen
distinctive neighborhoods.  estates of legendary luxury, classic homes, convenient condominiums, and lovely in-town
neighborhoods shelter approximately 60,000 people in peerless style.  Some of the world’s foremost industrial and
corporate headquarters are located in Greenwich.  in addition, Greenwich Avenue is the epicenter of the fnest collection
of restaurants, rivaling those in Manhattan, and ofers luxury shopping on what is sometimes referred to as the rodeo
Dr. of the east.  only a short walk from beacon hill, the popular Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from the Spring
through the Fall.
There are also many recreational facilities open to Greenwich residents.  take a ferry to island beach, escaping to the
simplicity of salt air, cool water, and bright sun.  Sun sparkles on Long island Sound at four splendid beaches, two on
private islands.  in addition, there are 8,000 miles of protected land, over 1,000 acres of town parks, 35 town tennis courts,
2 indoor ice rinks, 14 public marinas, and a 158-acre, 18-hole public golf course.  enhancing an unsurpassed lifestyle are
the many private country clubs, fne marinas, nearly 200 miles of bridle trails and over 850 acres of restful parks.  Te
Greenwich Philharmonic is a magnifcent and charming outlet for music lovers, while the bruce Museum is ranked as one
of the best museums in connecticut.
Greenwich also ofers a superior school system that delivers the utmost in education.  The nationally recognized public
school system, consisting of eleven elementary, three middle, and one high school, provides an outstanding curriculum
with comprehensive student support systems at all levels.  in addition, Greenwich has 30 independent pre-schools and nine
private day schools, including Greenwich Academy, Greenwich country Day School, and Te whitby School.
Located only thirty miles from Manhattan, Greenwich borders new York State on its northern and western boundaries.  it
is also within minutes of the major employment centers of Stamford and westchester.  transportation is made simple via
interstate 95, the Merritt Parkway, and Metro north.  express trains are ofered during peak hours to allow commutes to
and from new York city within 45 minutes.  For air travelers, westchester county Airport, now home to Jet blue Airlines,
is just minutes away.  LaGuardia and JFK are also within easy reach.