Why visit Old Greenwich
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stamford Harbor Ledge Light, Main Street Bridge, New Haven Line and Agudath Sholem Synagogue.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Old Greenwich
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Old Greenwich
Old Greenwich is a coastal village in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, Old Greenwich had a population of 6,962.
From the Wikipedia article Old Greenwich, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Stamford Harbor Ledge Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Lighthouse in Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Main Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Riverside Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mianus River Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stamford Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Museums and landmarks32
Agudath Sholem Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Church building in Connecticut, United States of America
Bush-Holley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Cos Cob station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Railway station in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Downtown Stamford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
Fourth Ward Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Greenwich Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
Greenwich Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Rathaus in Connecticut, United States of America
Greenwich Y.M.C.A.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Gustavus and Sarah T. Pike House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Hoyt-Barnum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Stamford, Connecticut, NRHP-listed
Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
American yacht club
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Mill River Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Stamford, United States of America
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
Old Greenwich Wine Merchants
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
195 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich
History
One of the founding settlers of Old Greenwich was Elizabeth Fones, niece and daughter-in-law of John Winthrop, founder and governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. What is now called Greenwich Point was known for much of its early history as "Elizabeth Neck" in recognition of Elizabeth (Fones) Feake Hallet and her 1640 purchase of the Point and much of the area now known as Old Greenwich.
The Old Greenwich Railroad Station, originally called the "Sound Beach Railroad Station", built in 1894 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, serves commuters in the neighborhood. The town's largest beach is on a long, thin peninsula at the southwest end of the neighborhood. The town's local beach is called Tod's Point after a former resident. The beach is now public property, which belongs to the town of Greenwich. Residents can purchase a seasonal beach pass. Non-residents can purchase a one-day pass for $7 per person and $35 per vehicle. During "off season", Innis Arden, a local golf club, is a popular sledding destination for kids in Old Greenwich and neighboring Stamford.
Old Greenwich was known as "Sound Beach" in the 19th century for its proximity to Long Island Sound, and the main road through the small downtown business section is Sound Beach Avenue.
From the History section of Old Greenwich, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship24
Church of The Holy Name
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
St. Benedict's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. Luke's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Unitarian-Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Map of Old Greenwich
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Riverside 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Cos Cob 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Greenwich 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Stamford 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Byram 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Pemberwick 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Noroton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Port Chester 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Glenville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Noroton Heights 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GreenwichCTOldGreenwichRRstaEaSide09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Hayden Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- West end of Old Greenwich station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Greenwich Station, Connecticut, Hayden Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Platforms at Old Greenwich station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platform construction at Old Greenwich station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New and old platforms at Old Greenwich station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT OctagonHouse1978, Steven Hirschberg, Public domain
- StamfordCT UUChurch, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- StamfordCT StBenedictinesChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Josiah Wilcox House 2, Joshua Koerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StAndrewsChurchStamfordCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Methodist Episcopal Church, Joshua Koerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoyt-BarnumHouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT FormerAgudathSholem StarOfDavidWindow, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mianus River Bridge, Cos Cob (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Indian Harbor Yacht Club Today, Southern at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Eastbound train at Cos Cob station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of the Holy Name front view, Swroche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCTRiversideAvRRbridgeSoEnd09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- GreenwichCT StricklandRoad 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardStamfordCTOldTownHall1914, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- GreenwichYMCA, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Stamford Skyline 2018, John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GreenwichCT LittleBethelAMEChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardGreenwichCTGreenwichAve1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- StamfordCT MainStreetBridge, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT StMarysChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCTBush-HolleyHouseSide09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- StamfordCT SuburbanClub, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordSouthEndAtlanticSt11112007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Connecticut, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- StamfordCT LindenApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardStamfordCTShippanPointFJMarionResidence1920, "The card was published by Morris Berman", according to the store Web page, Public domain
- Stamford Post Office, 421 Atlantic Street, Stamford (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Unknown - information not yet digitized, Public domain
- GreenwichCT FourthWardHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT StLukesChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCT SamuelFerrisHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GREENWICHFORMERTOWNHALL, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- PutnamCottageKnappsTavernGreenwichCT08312008, Noroton, Public domain
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