Baughan's Northeast Guide -- Connecticut CT -- Fairfield County attractions, art galleries, museums, outdoors, regional specialty, boating, fishing, camping, sports, theaters

   
Baughan's Northeast Guide to

Attractions in Fairfield County CT

   
We currently know of the following activities and sights:
Art galleries Museums Outdoors Regional specialty
Skiing Sports Theaters Other attractions

   
Art galleries

Fairfield -- Karl Soderlund - Artist   Local artist site features online portrait gallery and exhibit listings.
     

   

New Canaan -- Handwright Gallery & Framing   Full service frame shop and art gallery offers a selection of moldings and examples of original artwork. 

New Canaan -- Silvermine Guild Arts Center   Includes history, galleries, community outreach, calendar, directions, artists, school, programs, music, rentals, and related links.


Museums

Danbury -- Danbury Railway Museum   Non-profit organization offering railroad excursions and history in Connecticut.

Danbury -- Military Museum of Southern New England   Offering over 10,000 20th and 21st Century Military and Home Side history artifacts. 

Darien -- Darien Historical Society   Events calendar, history of Darien and information on exhibits, collections and the Bates-Scofield House.

Fairfield -- Fairfield Historical Society   Organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting local history. Includes information on its exhibitions, educational programs, publications, events and services.

Greenwich -- Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich   Overview of the organization, plus information on programs, exhibitions and the Bush-Holley Historic Site.

Newtown -- Newtown Historical Society   Overview and information on membership, events, projects and publications.

Norwalk -- Norwalk Historical Society   Details several historic buildings including the Little Red Schoolhouse and The Mill Hill Historic Park and Museum.

Ridgefield -- Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art   Information on current, past and future exhibits, education, cultural programs, museum facts, publications.

Ridgefield -- Keeler Tavern Museum   Banquet facilities, exhibit and garden information. Directions and events calendar.

Ridgefield -- Ridgefield and the Revolutionary War   Recount of the town's role in war.

Stratford -- National Helicopter Museum   Chronicles the development of the helicopter and the life of aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and features the cockpit of the V-22 Osprey.

Wilton -- Wilton History Room   Description of the Wilton Historical Society's collection, housed at the Wilton Library.


Outdoors

Bridgeport -- Beardsley Zoo   Information for visitors, education programs, and other information about Connecticut's only zoo, in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport -- Daystar   Fishing in season for bluefish, striped bass and more on Long Island Sound from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Bridgeport -- Bridgeport Inshore Station   Marine environmental montoring information such as surface and bottom water quality, temperature and salinity.

Danbury -- Danbury Garden Club   Mission statement plus information on programs and membership.

Danbury -- Danbury Westerners   Team roster, home field with driving directions, personnel and contact information for summer collegiate baseball league.

Darien -- Darien Audubon Society   Organization overview, newsletter and information on field trips, special events, speaking programs, projects and birding areas.

Darien -- Darien Land Trust   Land conservation agency which acquires and maintains areas of the town to be held as open space.

Greenwich -- Indian Harbor Yacht Club and MY Sound   Description of the club's participation in the MY Sound project, which monitors water quality in Long Island Sound.

Greenwich -- Greenwich Recreation   Information from the town on parks and indoor facilities for leisure and sport activities.

Greenwich -- Greenwich Rowing Club   Offers year-round rowing instruction and competition for men, women and juniors ages 12-18 of all experience levels.

Greenwich -- Indian Harbor Yacht Club   Information on winter sailing, summer cruises, club history, race results and junior clubs.

Greenwich -- Western Long Island Sound Station   Marine environmental montoring information such as surface and bottom water quality, temperature and salinity.

New Canaan -- New Canaan Nature Center   Environmental education center and sanctuary offering exhibits, animals, gardens, natural science, and horticulture.

Norwalk -- Coastal Atlantic Striper Hunters   Fishing charters aboard a 50 foot U.S.C.G. inspected vessel. Leaves daily from Norwalk Cove Marina.

Norwalk -- My Bonnie Charters   Fishing cruises and charters, specializing in light tackle saltwater fishing on Long Island Sound.

Stamford -- Deborah Ann Fishing Charters   Providing fishing charters and boat cruises, with licensed captain.

Stamford -- Go Vertical, Inc.   Stamford, CT's indoor rock climbing gym.

Westport -- Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center   Has trails, animal hall, natural history museum, wildlife rehabilitation program and water quality laboratory.

Wilton -- Soaring Adventures of America   Balloon rides and soaring glider rides nationwide. Ride descriptions and local contact information.

Wilton -- Back Yard Beekeepers Association   Regional club for beekeeping hobbyists. Membership information, calendar of events, contact information, and facts about bees.


Regional Specialty

Brookfield -- DiGrazia Vineyards   Information on wines produced, vineyard tours and catering services.

Shelton -- Jones Family Farms   Pick-your-own farm grown strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. 


Skiing

Danbury -- Danbury Ski Club   Information on upcoming ski trips and events, as well as the club ski lodge, newsletters and links to other ski sites.

Norwalk -- Norwalk Ski Club   A 60 year old organization with membership participating in both Alpine and Nordic skiing.

Norwalk -- Ski Bears of CT   A ski and social club catering to single and married adults in the Fairfield County, Connecticut vicinity.


Sports

Bridgeport -- Batting Cage   Batting cage facility along with indoor mini-golf, birthday parties, baseball camps and a pro shop.

Bridgeport -- Matt Jones Sport Karate Institute   Information on programs, services and prices.

Danbury -- Danbury Ice Arena   Facility information, skating instruction along with a calendar for public skating and hockey team schedules.

Danbury -- Danbury PAL Soccer   Youth soccer organization for ages 5 - 19.

Danbury -- Danbury Rugby Football Club   Schedule, standings, photos and information on practice and events.

Fairfield -- Executive Women's Golf Association   Fairfield county EWG chapter offers opportunities for professional women to learn and enjoy the game of golf.

Fairfield -- Fairfield Half Marathon and 5K   Annual June event organized by Fairfield Firefighters. Includes race history, sponsor listings, maps and results.

New Canaan -- New Canaan Community YMCA   Describes the facilities, capital campaign, schedules, programs, and employment and provides forms, press releases, and links.

New Canaan -- New Canaan High School Crew Team   Offers events, coach biographies, workouts, downloads, pictures, boat lineups and results, and links.

New Canaan -- Rams Football   New Canaan High School football team offers roster, staff, schedule, results, articles, and news.

Shelton -- Golf Center of Connecticut   Year round heated and weather protected golf practice facility and 18 Hole miniature golf course.

Stamford -- Connecticut Giants   Information, roster and team schedule for semi-pro minor league football team.

Stamford -- Shippan Racquet Club   All season tennis club has provided the Fairfield County tennis community with the highest quality facilities, services and instruction for over 25 years.

Stamford -- Stamford Raceway   Slot car racing center offers news, special events, racing schedule and results.

Wilton -- Wilton Warriors Girls Lacrosse   Information on varsity, junior varsity, freshman and youth girls lacrosse. Also includes links to other lacrosse teams and organizations and tournaments.

Wilton -- Wilton Y Wahoos   Nationally recognized swim team. Meet information, practice schedules, coaching staff, information for parents and swimmers.


Theaters

Bridgeport -- Acoustic Cafe   Plays host to a variety of musical and spoken word entertainment. Includes calendar, ticket and booking information, more.

Bridgeport -- Barnum Festival   Includes information on the festival's history, past ringmasters, merchandise, volunteers, school participation, event sponsorships, and float entry. 

Bridgeport -- Bridgeport Working: Voices From the Twentieth Century   Oral histories, photographs, company descriptions, and details on work during 20th Century.

Bridgeport -- Downtown Cabaret   Professional Non-profit organization produces quality musical and other theatre for children and adults in a cabaret setting.

Bridgeport -- Greater Bridgeport Symphony   History and information on competitions, concerts, conductor and tickets.

Bridgeport -- Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestra   Includes schedule, history, and information about the conductors, concerts, membership, and auditions.

Danbury -- Command Performance Inc.   Promotes and presents a variety of highly professional classical and jazz music and dance events in the greater Danbury area.

Danbury -- Danbury Concert Association   Non-Profit group offering classical music in a series of four concerts. 

Danbury -- Ives Concert Park   Venue for live music performances, located on the campus of Western Connecticut State University.

Danbury -- Musicals at Richter   Outdoor summer theatre group offers its current season's schedule, photos and information on auditions and directions to the Richter Arts Center.

Fairfield -- The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts   Provides information on tickets, seating, and the season's shedule.

Greenwich -- Greenwich Symphony Orchestra   Professional orchestra provides its history, current season, conductor and the Greenwich Symphony Guild.

New Canaan -- Town Players of New Canaan   Nonprofit community theatre offers its calendar, auditions, directions, and box office information.

Norwalk -- American Classical Orchestra   Information about venues, volunteering, advertising, tickets and subscriptions, educational programs, and private performances. 

Norwalk -- Norwalk Youth Symphony   Membership, auditions, small ensembles, schedules, and information about music education.

Norwalk -- Shakespeare on the Sound   Free, outdoor, professional summer theater in Pinkney Park on the banks of the Five Mile River in Rowayton.

Ridgefield -- Ridgefield Theatre Barn   Community theatre.

Stamford -- Ballet School of Stamford   Not for profit school that provides professional dance training for children and adults from Fairfield and Westchester counties.

Stamford -- Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra   Season schedule, synopses and ticket information.

Stamford -- Curtain Call   Regional theatrical production company featuring year-round performances and workshops.

Stamford -- Elizabeth Ayre's Center for Creative Writing   Offers writing workshops, writing retreats, fiction workshops, and poetry workshops.

Stamford -- Pro Arte Singers   Professional chorus provides season schedule, history and information on upcoming performances.

Stamford -- Rich Forum / Stamford Center for the Arts   Includes information on tickets and performances, the center's mission and history, how to get involved, and things to know.

Stamford -- Stamford Symphony Orchestra   Profile of music director and information on music series.

Stamford -- Stamford Theatre Works   Resident professional theatre company offers its season schedule, tickets, Cow Children's Theatre and school for the performing arts.

Stratford -- Stratford Community Concert Band   History of the organization and information on the conductors, officers, rehearsal and concert schedules.

Westport -- Ballet Academy   Classical style and movement taught to children ages three and up.

Westport -- Music Theatre of Connecticut   Classes, calendar, directions and tuition policies.

Westport -- White Barn Theatre   Includes seasonal information and schedule, subscription order form, and staff.

Wilton -- Wilton Playshop   One of the longest-running community theatres in the northeast. Audition and schedule information.


Additional Attractions

Bridgeport -- Captain's Cove Seaport   An active maritime and amusement center on historic Black Rock Harbor. 

Darien -- Round Hill Highland Games   Annual festival celebrating Scottish heritage and tradition.

Fairfield -- Fairfield County Irish Festival   Annual three day festival celebrating Irish culture, family and music. Features ticket information, event schedule and photo gallery.

New Canaan -- New Canaan Library   Contains online catalog, virtual reference desk, homework center, kids' corner, library information, community calendar.

New Canaan -- New Canaan Outback Teen Center   Contains information on the facility, upcoming and past events, the student board, and contact information.

Norwalk -- Norwalk Harbor SPLASH!   Annual Norwalk Dragon Boat Races. Teams from all over the world will participate in the fun and challenge.

Norwalk -- Rowayton Library   Extensive information on the community, including schools, art center, historical society, train schedules and movie times.

Stratford -- Stratford Library Association   Reference resources and information on programs, classes, events and youth services.

Westport -- Westport Public Library   Community and events news, cataloging and reading suggestions.

Wilton -- Wilton Library Association   Information about the Library, reference resources, special sections for kids, teens, parents, and seniors, and an extensive collection of resources just for school projects.
    


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