Pumpkins ready to harvest in Greenwhich, CT

While there are many wonderful hotels and bed & breakfasts in Greenwich, CT, a favorite place to stay is the Homestead Inn, owned and operated by the Henkelmanns.  It is absolutely gorgeous, and a true luxury.  I especially recommend it for people who consider themselves "foodies."  You can't really even refer to it as mere food.  It is gourmet cuisine at its best, as German-born Thomas Henkelmann is a classically trained, French Chef.

For those with a smaller budget in mind, another good choice for accommodations in Greenwich CT, is the Harbor House Inn, located out on Shore Road.  This charming bed and breakfast feels like something right out of a Currier & Ives painting. The picturesque setting is lovely all year round, with plenty of fall and spring color, beautiful snowy winters and of course, a quick walk to the beach is perfect for summer visitors. 

Greenwich is only 45 minutes from New York City, so when you travel in the USA, a visit to Greenwich gives you the best of both worlds:  the old country charm of small town itself is a great contrast to a bustling day of shopping and sight seeing in the Big Apple. 

I really enjoy antiquing, and Greenwich is an especially fun place to go on an antique treasure hunt.  Guild Antiques is a terrific place to look for special 18th and 19th century items, including furniture, paintings, and accessories.  Guild has been around since 1978, and have their main location right on Greenwich Ave.

Those who enjoy natural settings and the quiet solitude of a walk in the woods may want to check out Greenwich's Montgomery Pinetum, off Bible Street. This place is amazing and rivals park all over the USA with it's miles of beautiful hiking through acres and acres of pine trees.  This park has many miles of foot trails that wind around creating a scenic area for walking, biking, and just getting away from it all.  The Pinetum has a great Garden Education center that is open to the public.  So avid, or even casual gardeners will want to check this out.

Shopping in Greenwich is fun, although most of the stores are the typical national chains you will find in most affluent cities as you travel the USA.  The exception to this is the group of independent stores on Lewis Street.  While you are shopping, stop in at "Restaurant Jean-Louis", 61 Lewis Street, for a meal that you won't soon forget.  This restaurant was voted the "best deal for lunch" statewide in the 2005 Zagat review.  

Greenwich, CT has a lot to offer, and is a great place to visit.  For relaxing in luxury, or as a springboard to trips into New York City, it is a lovely town and wonderful vacation spot.