An essential academic and cultural resource for students, faculty, and residents of the surrounding geographic community and region, the Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) offers meaningful opportunities for first-hand experience of original works of art and their unique historical resonance. We foster appreciation of the visual arts; cultivate cultural literacy and critical engagement; conserve, research, and impart knowledge about the collection in accordance with best scholarly and museum practices; and champion human creativity of all cultures and time periods. This large "white cube"

Restored 1865 schoolhouse in use until 1949. Displayed as a schoolhouse of 1900 with teacher’s desk, original sliding chalk board, student desks and books. Tour time: 30 minutes Other amenities: Parking, Parking

Housed in original (c.1935) Civilian Conservation Corps camp building with documents and memorabilia. Exhibits include campsite life, work areas, photographs, equipment, and tools. Tour time: 1 hour

Closed for renovations, Expected to reopen in Summer 2024. Expected to reopen in Summer of 2024, as a museum of Avon's history, including information on the 2019 discovery of the Brian D. Jones Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River . Tour time: 30 minutes Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby, Parking, Parking

Take a tour of Gaylordsville's Brown’s Forge, an authentic blacksmith shop (1871) with original tools and working forge. And don't miss the Little Red Schoolhouse, an authentic one-room schoolhouse (1740) in continuous use until 1967. Tour time: 30 minutes each building

96 units, TV, pets; O pool; truck and bus parking. Other amenities: Parking, Parking

Home of the Rocky Hill Historical Society. An 1803 academy where sea captains learned the theory of navigation when Rocky Hill was a maritime center on the CT river. Displays of archaeology, artifacts, photographs, changing exhibits on Rocky Hill history; Ethel Miner Cooke historical research and genealogical library. Tour time: 45 minutes

Shoreline beach (no life guard on duty) with playground, pavilion, grills, sport fields.

The “Crown Jewel” of Westport, Longshore is still a beloved setting for locals and visitors alike. The Inn offers twelve graciously appointed guestrooms and suites. Whether in town for business, an event or a weekend getaway, The Inn is a relaxing and quaint option for the Westport area. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable flat screen TVs, premium bed linens, air conditioning, beach towels, mini-bar and more. The dining experience covers everything from cocktails and seafood to seasonal and regional specialties. And over the last 30 years, The Inn at Longshore has become a sought

Conveniently located off 1-95, so you can be at your Connecticut or New England destination in no time. Traveling for business? The VA Connecticut Healthcare System is under 5 minutes from our hotel. New Haven Green and Yale University are 15 minutes away.