Westport is a charming Connecticut town on Long Island Sound, originally incorporated in 1835. The Fairfield County town retains its classic New England charm today, known for its beautiful beachfront stretches, including the 29-acre Compo Beach, which features sand volleyball courts, a large children's playscape, a marina, and an ADA-accessible boardwalk. 234-acre Sherwood Island State Park, which is located directly on the sound, is home to Connecticut's official 9/11 Living Memorial and offers swimming beaches, surf fishing spots, interpretive programming, and a nature center. The 1930 Westport Country Playhouse, associated with actor Paul Newman in the mid-2oth century, is considered to be one of America's most respected summer theaters. Visitors can also attend award-winning concerts throughout the summer months at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts.

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