Greenwich Overview

Among Greenwich, Connecticut's historical venues are the 1805 Bush-Holley storehouse for American Impressionist Art, the 1868 Captain Island Light and Putnam Cottage formerly known during the Revolutionary War as Knapp's Tavern.

Other must see places in Greenwich are the Bruce Museum of Arts & Science and the Audubon Center. The Bruce Museum exhibits include a meteorite, glow in the dark minerals and an animal marine tank.

Tourists delight in the eye-enticing works at the Greenwich Gallery, particularly by artists such as Gruppe, Hill, Olinsky and Sloane. This gallery is renowned for its French Salons, Barbizon School and European Orientalists. The Greenwich Gallery also exhibits work from the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.

Other favorite artists appear at The Light and The Glory, specifically the works of Thomas Kinkade like his American Civil War collection. The drawing, watercolors and oil paintings of Shauna Shane are available at the Fenton River Gallery. Music lovers venture to the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra.

Greenwich, Connecticut is also home to the Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball league. Other sports options include Greenwich Racquet Club and the Greenwich Civic Center. Don't forget about the Greenwich Polo Club or the Greenwich Rowing Club.

Greenwich, Connecticut has beautiful parks including Bruce Park, Binney Park and Greenwich Point. Tourists delight in the natural scenery of Byram Beach, which offers picnicking, tennis and swimming. Greenwich Point has wind surfing, biking and blading among other activities.

Others partake in Babcock Preserve, which provides cross country skiing. Most like the Garden Education Center and the Greenwich Arts Center. Greenwich, Connecticut has an array of dining establishments including the Chola, Restaurant Jean Louis, Pasta Vera 48 and Chef Moz. The Chola offers Indian foods. Restaurant Jean Louis is renowned for its French cuisine; reservations are required for this establishment. Pasta Vera 48 serves excellent Panini, Alla Griglia and Pasta Fresca.

Also, in the Greenwich area are ChefMoz, Café Rue Restaurant, Boxing Cat Grill and Cos Cob Grill. Greenwich, Connecticut lodging venues include the Cos Cob Inn, Harbor House Inn, Stanton House Inn and the Hyatt Regency.