About Our Area

Welcome to Fairfield County, Connecticut

The Greater Bridgeport Chapter is conveniently located in southwestern Connecticut, a little more than an hour from New York City, an hour and a half from Providence, and two hours from Boston.  In addition to ease of access to these three cities, a variety of enjoyable day and overnight trips are possible to locations including Mystic Seaport, Tanglewood, the Berkshires, and others.

Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County, Connecticut

In additon to an array of beaches on Long Island Sound, there are many performing arts venues, the Barnum Museum, Beardsley Zoo, and Seaside Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, designer of Central Park in New York City.

The area is easily reached by regular commuter rail service from New York City, as well as by I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.