In Pictures: Greenwich, CT in All Seasons

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Ever play tourist in your own hometown? A glimpse of the towns, beaches and details that make the 5 neighborhoods of Greenwich, CT an idyllic bubble for all seasons.

Ever play tourist in your own hometown? A glimpse of the towns, beaches and details that make the 5 neighborhoods of Greenwich, CT an idyllic bubble for all seasons.

Greenwich is located on the border of New York and Connecticut. It is the “gateway” to New England. Just 40 minutes from the city of Manhattan, this town offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, beach day excursions, parks, art galleries, restaurants and 5 distinct and picturesque New England neighborhoods–with a flair of European charm.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT greenwich polo club — The Greenwich Polo Club hosts games, tournaments and events over the course of the summer.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — Greenwich Avenue is full of restaurants. One of the most iconic is Gingerman pictured above.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — Sunset at Tod’s Point at Sound Beach.

Horshoecrabs walking the shore at tod’s point over the summer.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — strolling down The avenue and walking by a classic, betteridge.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — more glimpses of The avenue…it’s about a mile long!

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT bistro v versailles — Have a cafe for brunch at bistro V, short for Versailles on The avenue.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — one of the many art galleries on the ave.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — top of the ave.

just one of the small, beautiful corners located at tod’s point park.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT old greenwich yacht club ogyc tods point sound beach — Old Greenwich Yacht Club located at Tod’s Point Sound Beach.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT island beach ferry — A view of greenwich mainland from island beach, a small island located at the bottom of the avenue accessible only via ferry.

One of the historic Greenwich homes located at the bottom of the avenue on the water.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT historic homes avenue — The historic homes of Greenwich located at the bottom of the ave lit up during christmas.

One of the many local shops in greenwich. This one is the Old Greenwich butcher shop located in Old Greenwich.

Another one of the local shops located in Greenwich. The Cheese Shop is located in the neighborhood of Cos Cob, right next to fjord fishery — another great local shop.

The obelisk on the avenue.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — A glimpse of the historic homes covered in snow.

The vintage van that’s always hiding somewhere in Greenwich.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — The bank on Greenwich Avenue.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT sailboats — One of the many sailboats tied at the bottom of the avenue on the docks.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT sailboat club — Sailboat lessons happening at the bottom of the avenue at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

The sound at lowtide.

Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT steamboat road — One of the Many houses on SteamBoat Road.

Bruce park includes tennis courts, baseball fields, many ponds and lakes that connect to the sound, picnic tables and a lawnbowling and croquet field.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT shell beach tods point — Shell Beach at Tod’s Point.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT delamar — One of the Many Yachts that pulls up in the summer infront of the Delamar.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT greenwich ave — My love for the avenue never stops!

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT

Robert Sherman Park or Grass Island.

Sailing lessons and rentals at Old Greenwich Yacht Club.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT music — Music Wednesdays at Rober sherman Park, also known as Grass Island, during the summers.

There’s Deer everywhere…you just need to look hard enough!

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — Another glimpse of the park at Tod’s Point.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — Smith Cove at lowtide.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — A fall picnic at Tod’s Point picnic tables.

In Pictures: The Towns, Beaches & Nuances of Greenwich, CT — On a clear day, you can see manhattan from tod’s point sound beach.

The 3 mile walk around tod’s point.

An intimate dinner at le penguin on the avenue.

Brunch at bistro V is always a beautiful scene.

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