JEFFREY & MARIAM
Things To Do
Bruce Museum
Where art meets science, The Bruce Museum, completely renovated in 2023 ,is a regionally based, world-class museum with a multi-disciplinary collection and exhibition program bringing together art, science, and natural history.
Bush-Holley House
This Historic Site on Cos Cob Harbor provides visitors with insights to two distinct time periods of Greenwich’s past: The New Nation (1790-1825), and The Cos Cob Art Colony (1890-1920). Eight well- documented rooms tell a story of change over time, while the historic buildings, landscape and gardens evoke the turn of the 20 th century when Cos Cob became the first art colony in Connecticut.
Bruce Park
A variety of activities are available in Bruce Park, including walking and jogging on a marked trail, biking, picnicking, tennis courts, and playgrounds. The park is at its best in the spring with lovely beds of daffodils, magnificent plantings of azaleas and dogwoods. The rose garden blooms and provides a colorful display for the balance of the spring and summer. There is also a series of lovely ponds and wooded areas.
Great Captain Island
Greenwich Captain’s Island, at 17 acres, is the largest of the chain of three islands off the coast of Greenwich. According to local legend, the names of the Islands are connected with a treasure of gold and silver buried there by the famous pirate, Captain Kidd. The land has been preserved in its natural state and is an ideal opportunity to see the diverse bird species in the area as well as the beautiful lighthouse on the island. The island can be accessed via the Great Captain Island Ferry across from Delamar Greenwich Harbor at the Arch Street Dock also where Ferry ticket s can be purchased.
Greenwich Audubon Center
The Greenwich Audubon Center is made up of 285 acres of land and is home to a large number of native plant and animal species living in the nature sanctuaries. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the walking trails, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year. The Greenwich Audubon Center Trail is a lightly trafficked and well- marked 3 mile loop, primarily for hiking, walking, and cross country skiing and is accessible from April until November.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, is an outdoor botanic park that strives to preserve the area’s natural ecosystems and habitats. The Arboretum maintains a diverse collection of trees, gardens, and plants that reflect the ecology and character of the region.
Babcock Preserve
For an afternoon hike, the Babcock Preserve in Greenwich, CT, offers 300 sprawling acres of woodlands, an extensive network of trails, and a wide variety of plants and animals. The next time you are in Greenwich, grab your hiking boots, pick up a Babcock Preserve trail map, and get ready for a day of adventure in the heart of Greenwich!
Greenwich Point Park
Greenwich Point Park aka Tod’s Point is the most popular of the various fantastic parks in Greenwich. Daily beach park tickets and vehicle parking tickets are required for entrance between May 1 to October 30. Please inquire at the front desk.
Byram Park
Byram Beach Park is a short drive southwest of the hotel. It has a beautiful beach, boat marina plus BBQ grills and picnic shelters. (Unfortunately, its pool isn’t open to the public.) Daily beach passes and vehicle parking tickets are required for entrance between May 1 to October 30. Please inquire at the front desk.
Sheffield Island Lighthouse
Travel back in time to Norwalk’s historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse, a gorgeous haven resting off Connecticut’s coast that can only be reached by ferry. Open May through September, the lighthouse, built in 1868 sits on a nature preserve and features a variety of events and activities for guests to enjoy
Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich's main street has an extensive list of shops and eateries, including upscale designers, gourmet restaurants, local boutiques, and more. Greenwich Avenue is fondly considered a smaller version of Madison Avenue or Rodeo Drive.