Greenwich, Connecticut Hotels

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Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 61,101. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies that have left Manhattan. There is $1.2 trillion in hedge funds worldwide, of which $120 billion (10%) is managed in Greenwich. Greenwich is one of the wealthiest towns per capita in the world.It is also the southernmost town in New England. The town is famous for its wealth, as it is one of the most affluent communities in the United States. It is one of the most influential suburbs of the New York City Metropolitan Area or the New York Tri-State Region, a quick 30 minute train ride via express and a 48 minute local trip from the Metro-North Railroad system.

The Town of Greenwich has one political body, but consists of several distinct sections with their own mailing addresses and ZIP codes, such as Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, Mianus, Riverside, Old Greenwich, and Greenwich (sometimes referred to as Greenwich proper, central, or downtown Greenwich).

Downtown Greenwich consists primarily of Greenwich Avenue, a one-way street with many restaurants, boutiques, and antique shops, all in extraordinarily expensive retail space (as of 2006: $150 to $200 per square foot). Three policemen direct traffic on the street.

The town has four beaches on the Long Island Sound which are Greenwich Point, Byram Beach, Island Beach (Little Captain's Island), and Great Captain Island.

A single-visit beach pass for non-residents to Greenwich Point (locally termed "Todd's Point" after the previous private owners), which is on a peninsula and so includes picnic areas, a beach and small marina, is $10 per person and $20 per car. Tickets must be purchased at the town hall or the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

There is also a community sailing center and rental area located in the park. Bicycling and rollerblading are popular sports on the trails and paths in the summer.

The town owns the Griffith E. Harris golf course. The 18-link course is named after "Griff" Harris, first selectman from 1952 to 1958. There are also five country clubs in town with golf courses.

The Dorothy Hamill Rink is also in town.

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