Fairfield County

Located just 35 miles northeast of Manhattan, Coastal Fairfield County is unique and diverse. It's 40 miles of active coastline, indented by numerous coves and harbors, reach inland to gently rolling wooded hills. Classic stone walls mark earlier boundaries and wander endlessly between our cities and quaint towns with their village greens and traditional New England church spires.

Coastal Fairfield County's New England heritage and proximity to New York City combine to unite Yankee hospitality and charm with a unique blend of big city cultural sophistication. No wonder so many celebrities make Fairfield County their home. The region boasts first class hotels and bed & breakfasts at affordable rates, superb dining, and varied shopping opportunities. There is always something to do. We have top quality antiques and fine arts centers, hundreds of concerts and theatrical performances, nightclubs, sporting venues and recreational centers. The coast beckons visitors with beaches, fishing, lighthouses and cruises while nature preserves and historic sites offer enjoyment with vital programs and exhibitions.

Each year Coastal Fairfield County organizations presents over 1,400 special events. Top events include the Jackie Robinson "Afternoon of Jazz" Outdoor Concert, the Barnum Festival, Concours d'Elegance (one of the premier car events of its kind), SoNo Arts Festival, Swim Across the Sound, Sail for the Sound, Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival, Norwalk International in-water Boat Show, Giant Balloon Parade Spectacular, and much more. There are an abundance of garden and house tours, seasonal events, charming church fairs, and professional craft and antiques shows. Every season has its unique beauty. Vivid bursts of spring dogwood lure visitors to Fairfield's Greenfield Hill annually, and our fall foliage, pumpkin farms and apple barns are not to be missed.

Major attractions include Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium with its IMAX Theater, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (an 1846 52-room Victorian mansion) and Sheffield island Lighthouse (1868). Stepping Stones Museum for Children is preparing for a spring 2000 opening. Bridgeport features the Beardsley Zoo, Barnum Museum, The Discovery Museum and the Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball. The Bush-Holley Historic Site and Bruce Museum are interesting places to visit in Greenwich while Stamford Museum and Nature Center, and Whitney Museum of American Art at Champion are some of Stamford's offerings. For art lovers, Weir Farm National Historic Site, summer home of American impressionist painter J. Alden Weir, in Wilton and Silvermine Guild Arts center in New Canaan are special treasures.

Jay Can Help With Your Move

As a real estate professional, Jay has made it his duty to know everything he can about relocating to, from or within Fairfield County. Indeed, he’s widely considered an expert on the subject. Those who have worked with Jay appreciate knowing the purchase of their new home is in the hands of such a capable and trustworthy professional while they’re wrapping up all the last-minute details of packing and moving out of their previous home.

Relocation Guide Jay Cannone's Relocation Survival Guide for People Moving to Connecticut This guide, designed for anyone considering a move to the area, is a great source of information. Here are just a few of the things Jay has included to help you get your move off on the right foot: A complete map of the area, including all streets, highways, public transportation, schools, parks and public areas, shopping centers and major landmarks A breakdown of local neighborhoods, including average prices and types of homes as well as schools, parks and recreational areas found in each one. Guide to popular restaurants, shops, attractions and entertainment around the city. An insightful step-by-step relocation checklist, including things you’ll need to do in your current home, things to take care of before you get here, and the things you’ll need to take care of once you arrive. Referral listings of Home-Link’s hand-selected and highly recommended team of professionals, including loan officers, accountants, lawyers, decorators, remodeling and construction companies, financial planners, house cleaners, landscapers and more. A current copy of the local newspaper so you can read up on all the latest news in your new “home town”. Or send Jay an e-mail right now, let him know what kind of information you’d most like to have about Fairfield or New Haven Counties. He’ll send you a customized package designed just for you.