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Introduction to Weston, Connecticut
Weston, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 5 miles N of Norwalk, Connecticut and 44 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is in the Stamford - Norwalk area. There are 10,037 residents in Weston.
Weston History
English settlers first arrived in this area in the early 18th century. Weston was created in 1845, when North Fairfield was divided into two parts. Early settlers in this area grew potatoes, onions and apples here. However the town never had a railway line passing through it, which damaged prospects of non-agricultural businesses.
Weston and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Weston
Weston is home to three historic districts which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also has several parks that provide facilities like beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, baseball fields and woodlands. The town is also home to a 20 mile trail system that connects to the Saugatuck Valley Trails System.
Weston Transportation
Flights are available from the Tweed-New Haven Airport.
Weston Higher Education
The University Of Bridgeport, Fairfield University and Norwalk Community College are nearby.
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