Location:
Seeking a retreat from the noise and bright lights of New York, they found another world just "up the mainline" (railroad) into Connecticut. Here by the seacoast and the woods was an escape. The town is home to only 25,749 residents and covers 24.4 square miles.
Schools:
The public school system has five elementary schools, two middle schools and Staples High School.
Total enrollment-5448
Recreation:
Westport's creative arts community influences the town's sophisticated cosmopolitan atmosphere. Along with its appealing combination of seashore, and country charm, Westport, which includes Saugatuck, offers a diversity of cultural and recreational pursuits that include several theaters, a nature center, expansive library, museums, public and private clubs and an array of outdoor activities and seasonal events. Compo Beach, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Sherwood Island State Park, Earthplace, Rolnick Observatory, Winslow Park. |