Welcome to Central Greenwich
Engage in a cosmopolitan, energetic social scene
Central Greenwich's heart is the downtown and Greenwich Municipal Center Historic District. The architectural style in the area features unique estates with shingle-style design. These stately homes have trademark cedar shingles on their façades that were chosen due to their resistance to the salt air of Long Island Sound. Other properties are popularly done in the Tudor- or Victorian styles with plenty of dramatic accents and roomy, vast design templates. This part of town has townhomes, extravagant condominiums, and single-family residences. In Central Greenwich, purchasing an exquisite, historical mansion with generous square footage or building one's dream home is possible.
What to Love
- Close to Manhattan via train and expressways
- Near the Greenwich Polo Club, Greenwich Country Club, and other sporting fields
- Historical residences from New England's past
- The Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club and Indian Harbor Yacht Club
- The bustling downtown area with museums for art, music, and history
Local Lifestyle
Many in Central Greenwich commute to Manhattan, as the proximity is a huge perk. Residents often spend their leisure time shopping, sailing, or exploring the galleries. Locals love a promenade down Greenwich Ave and appreciate the shoreline as well as the view of the Manhattan skyline.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Posh Central Greenwich has a little bit of everything to offer its residents, including its downtown, bucolic country-like settings minutes from Greenwich Ave, and the waterfront. In town, Greenwich Ave is home to an iconic shopping and restaurant district that is studded with designer boutiques, coffee shops, and exclusive restaurants.
Conveniently located on Greenwich Ave, one finds Hermès, Saks, and Richards, a high-end men's and women's clothing store. If there's downtime, then Coffee For Good supports and employs residents with disabilities.
The city's center is home to fine-dining options like fine Italian dining at Polpo Restaurant and Saloon, which is replete with a piano bar. L'Escale is so divine that the French restaurant sets a two-hour time limit for most patrons. In summation, there are infinite fine-dining options along the harbor in Central Greenwich.
Things to Do
Central Greenwich has many festivals, intriguing places, and events at this oceanside location throughout the year. The Roger Sherman Baldwin Park is home to the Greenwich Town Party, an annual music festival attracting the likes of Billy Joel, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, and John Fogerty.
Another notable spot is Bruce Park, which offers everything from tennis courts and croquet to play structures for children. The Bruce Museum is due to open in the spring after a complete renovation and revival.
The third-ranked library in the country — in terms of circulation and in relation to Boston and New York — is Greenwich Library. Near the Greenwich Train Station commuter lot, the Greenwich Farmers' Market is held on Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Lastly, the Island Beach Ferry opens in the summer and shuttles people just off the Greenwich mainland to an island beach.
Schools
Central Greenwich children are part of the highly-acclaimed Greenwich School District.
- Julian Curtiss Elementary, Grades K-5, a Magnet Elementary School.
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