The feel of the town
Westport is a waterfront town known for its beaches, arts scene and busy downtown along Main Street and the Post Road. Compo Beach is the town's summer gathering place, and Saugatuck by the river and the train has its own restaurant scene.
Neighborhoods range from shoreline homes near the Sound to quieter, wooded areas north of the Merritt Parkway.
What Westport is known for
- Compo Beach and Sherwood Island State Park
- A lively downtown with shops and restaurants
- The Westport Country Playhouse and a long arts tradition
- Two train stations for commuters
- Strong public schools
Landmarks and local favorites
- Compo BeachThe town's main beach, with a playground and boardwalk
- Sherwood Island State ParkA 234-acre state park beach, home to the state's 9/11 memorial
- Westport Country PlayhouseRegional theater founded in 1930
- Levitt PavilionOutdoor stage with free summer concerts
- MoCA WestportContemporary art museum
- Wakeman Town FarmHistoric working farm and education center
- EarthplaceNature center and wildlife sanctuary
- Westport Museum for History and CultureLocal history museum
Getting around
- Train: Westport (Saugatuck) and Greens Farms stations on the New Haven Line, with direct service to Grand Central.
- Car: I-95, the Merritt Parkway and Route 1 all run through town.
Schools
Westport Public Schools has five elementary schools, Bedford and Coleytown middle schools, and Staples High School.
For current information, visit the Westport Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- The Sound close by
- A lively downtown and arts scene
- Direct trains to Manhattan
- Strong public schools