The feel of the town
Stratford sits on Long Island Sound where the Housatonic River meets the shore. Lordship's beaches, a historic town center and neighborhoods like Paradise Green give it a classic coastal-town feel.
It has deep aviation roots as the home of Sikorsky helicopters, and its train station and highways make commuting easy in either direction.
What Stratford is known for
- Beaches on the Sound and the Housatonic River
- Sikorsky Aircraft and the National Helicopter Museum
- A historic town center
- A train station and three major highways
Landmarks and local favorites
- Short Beach ParkBeach, golf course and fields at the mouth of the Housatonic
- Long BeachA 1.5-mile barrier beach with a nature preserve
- Boothe Memorial ParkHistoric homestead, gardens and museums
- National Helicopter MuseumHelicopter history in the old train station
- Stratford Point LighthouseHistoric lighthouse on the Sound
- Great Meadows MarshWildlife refuge on a major bird migration route
- Sterling HouseCommunity center in an 1886 mansion
Getting around
- Train: Stratford station on the New Haven Line, with direct service to Grand Central.
- Car: I-95, the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and Route 1 run through town.
Schools
Stratford Public Schools serves the town, with two high schools:
- Stratford High School
- Bunnell High School
For current information, visit the Stratford Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Beach access at a broad range of price points
- A train and highway access
- A historic town center
- Boating and the outdoors