Difference between revisions of "Wilton (Connecticut)"

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Background

Wilton, Connecticut is a beautiful rural residential town in New England. Wilton is located in Fairfield County. The total population is about 18,000. In 2007, CNN Money voted Wilton one of the best places to live in the United States. Wilton is located in Connecticut's Gold Coast, it is one of the most affluent communities in the U.S. Wilton is desirable for its proximity to New York City. Wilton residents often travel to New York City for business purposes, as well as the surrounding cities of Norwalk, C.T. and Stamford, C.T.

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From the SOUTH: Take I-95 N toward New Haven, take Exit 15 toward Norwalk/Danbury From the NORTH: Take I-95 S, take Exit CT 15/Merritt and W. Cross PKWY

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Greyhound has frequent bus routes and stops that go through Wilton

By Train

Metro North Railroad Amtrak (MTA) trains run through Wilton's town center

By Plane

JFK Airport is located 55 miles south of Wilton La Guardia Airport is located 45 miles south of Wilton

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• Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Road, Phone: 203-834-1896, [1]. Grounds open all year. Visitor Center: May through October W-Su 8:30 AM-5PM. November through April Th-Su from 9:30AM-4PM. Rotating art and history exhibits, beautiful ground that have inspired many artists. Weir farm was home to painter Julian Alden Weir, sculptor Mahonri Young, and painter Sperry Andrews. Ranger-led tours. Free.

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