Fairfield

Fairfield
Designated as one of the crowning communities to live in all over the country, Fairfield is a city which is situated in Fairfield County, in Connecticut, on the coast of Long Island Sound. It is located flanked by the cities of Stamford and Bridgeport. Fairfield has been ranked as the nation?s ninth best community and the best in the northeast region to live in, by Money Magazine, in July 2006.

The City features all the plus points a community should encompass, such as public safety, quality schools, financial standing, and the beauty of the community itself. The city also has a great factor of the level of liveliness and volunteerism. There are heaps of exciting places to visit and plenty of fun things to do in the City of Fairfield. Places like Fairfield Historic District and Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University have always been the greatest points of interests for millions of visitors. Tickets to Fairfield town are quickly sold, so it is suggested to get hold of the Fairfield Ticket as soon as possible!

Fairfield, located in the Fairfield County, U.S., which itself is situated the active southwestern area of the state and is often called the Gold Coast because of being the wealthiest region in the nation's wealthiest state - Connecticut, is a town whose population according to the 2000 Census is 57, 340. The town covers an area of 31.3 square miles, and has many neighborhoods, such as Southport and Greenfield Hill, the wealthiest ones. Fairfield, on the whole can said to be a residential town, featuring quite a few beaches, as well as marinas. The Mill River flows all the way through the town. The City of Fairfield was settled and incorporated 1639. The town was burned down to ashes by the British during the American Revolution in 1775 to 1783. It was re-authorized during 1947. The name of the city, Fairfield, was decided by the early settlers and it is believed that they either named it for the local topographic features of the area or after the Fairfield, England.

Due to the privileged location of Fairfield City on the Long Island Sound, the residents benefit from a wealth of recreational opportunities. Five town beaches can be found along the five miles of Long Island Sound coastline of the town. Other recreation opportunities are provided by facilities including South Benson Marina and also the Ye Yacht Yard, positioned on pictographic Southport Harbor. Lake Mohegan, which includes waterfalls called The Cascades, is situated in the heart of town and is an admired destination for hiking. Other popular destinations for hiking include: the Bird Sancutary on Unquowa Road, and the Fairfield Audubon Society on Burr Street.

There are many points of interest located inside Fairfield City which have also been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, such as Bronson Windmill, Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, Fairfield Historic District, David Ogden House, Greenfield Hill Historic District, and a lot more. Media related entertainment is largely taken care by the Fairfield Community Theatre Foundation (FTC), which in addition to running the downtown, also runs two-screen movie house, along with operating educational programs for young people, who furthermore volunteer at the movie house. Another great entertainment house is known as the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, situated on the campus of Fairfield University. The center houses Lawrence A.

Wien Experimental (Black Box) Theatre, Kelley Theatre, and the Thomas J. Walsh, Jr. Art Gallery. Other than being known as one of the finest concert halls in the country, the Quick center has also been recognized by the Westport Magazine as the cultural epicenter of Fairfield County. PepsiCo Theatre is also a very popular theater residing on the campus grounds of Fairfield University. Soon, as planned by the current First Selectman, the City of Fairfield will be turned into a major urban center, as several planning and zoning changes have been circulated. The new centerpiece of this effort will be the Fairfield Metro Center.

The U.S. 1, Merritt Parkway and Interstate 95 traverse the Fairfield. The city features two stations of Metro-North Railroad, along with a Southport station, and also a Fairfield station. The various public bus lines of the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority also serve the town. What are you waiting for then? Quickly grab your Fairfield Tickets today, and experience the magic of this beautiful city!