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Greenwich is located in the Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. As one of the largest hedge fund and financial venture communities, Greenwich was the number one city on the "Biggest Earner" category, named by the Money magazine. Greenwich has a population of approximately 61,200 inhabitants. The town was established in 1640.

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The Long Island Sound is one of the two most important beach areas to be found near Greenwich. It is made up out of three smaller beaches: Island Beach, Byram Beach and Greenwich Point. These are all amazing places for the summer vacation, as you can rest and sunbathe on the golden sands and take a swim in the clear waters. From the venues around the shore you can rent bicycles, boats, fishing equipment, boating equipment, picnic areas and so on.

The Bruce Museum of Arts and Science is the perfect place to visit in order to broaden your knowledge on the said subjects. The small museum in Greenwich actually holds an impressive collection of around 15,000 artifacts, related to the fields of arts and culture, natural history, decorations and anthropology. The museum has two other locations in the city: one in the Point Park, with items connected to the beach, and a mobile van with artifacts, which travels around town.

The Greenwich Arts Council hosts numerous exhibitions and collections related to the artistic development of the local community. Great art works in terms of paintings, sculptures and photographs can be admired here. The council is the main organiser of the cultural events of the town, such as: Art to the Avenue, Literary Lights, Sand Blast and Kite Flying Festival. The art, dance, music, yoga, Art in Public Places and Youth@Art are classes and programs you can apply for. In terms of performing arts, the Greenwich Arts Council hosts two major events: the Summer Music Series, which is a selection of concerts available to the general public, and the Play With Your Food events, based on an activity called lunchtime theatre, during which you have a meal and witness theatre plays.

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Located on the coast of the Long Island Sound, Greenwich, Connecticut is known for being an affluent place to live and to visit. The city is full of places to play, expensive shops to browse and museums to learn history. Here are a few things not to miss in Greenwich.