Tourist Attractions in Fairfield, CT

It was Roger Ludlowe, who framed the Fundamental Orders for Connecticut, who purchased the land where present-day Fairfield is located. The area was mostly an agrarian community that later on suffered from crisis during the American Revolutionary War in the 1770s. The boom of the munitions industry in Bridgeport helped get the town back up and this lasted until the 20th century. At present, the corporate headquarters of General Electric (GE) is the city’s largest company. When it comes to points of interest for both local and foreign tourists, Fairfield has no shortage of it. It is home to a number of historic sites such as the Bronson Windmill, Fairfield Historic District, Fairfield Railroad Stations, John Osborne House, Greenfield Hill Historic District and many more. The city also offers numerous opportunities for recreation through the 5-mile Long Island Sound coastline, South Benson Marina, Lake Mohegan, Ye Yacht Yard and SportsPlex.

There are 2 tourist attractions found in Fairfield, CT. This is 1% of all tourist attractions listed in Connecticut. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and museums. You may find a list of all categories of Fairfield attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Fairfield of that type.