An exceptional selection of eleven restaurants is within walking distance and numerous luncheonettes will satisfy all appetites. A myriad of small shops offer interesting and varied shopping.

Live music, karaoke, and comedians are featured in a downtown nightclub. Seasonal events including the Oyster Festival, crafts fairs, Captain Kid’s Day, and the Candlelight Walk offer a more traditional time. The Historical Society Compound is within easy walking distance.

The three minute walk to the Metro-North Train Station offers easy access to New York City or New Haven.