DIRECTIONS TO DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
From campus and the Kelley Center (Admissions building), follow Loyola Drive up the slight hill, toward the University’s
exit and take a right onto North Benson Road. Proceed straight to the 2nd traffic light and take a right onto Barlow Road.
Continue straight to the 2nd stop sign and take a left onto Unquowa Road.
After going over the railroad station bridge, at the next intersection you will be in the heart of downtown Fairfield at the
Post Road (Rt. 1). Take a right to find street and lot parking. To see the beach area, take the next left off the Post Road onto
Reef Road and travel straight, about 1-1/2 miles to Long Island Sound. Take a left toward the public beaches.
Unquowa Road
Post Road (Rt. 1)
Round Hill Road
Barlow Road
The Kelley Center
(Admissions)
Loyola Drive
North Benson Road
Downtown Fairfield
(restaurants, shops, etc.)
Reef Road
To the Beach Area
1073 North Benson
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
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WHERE TO EAT, SHOP, AND STAY
WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD, CT
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Fairfield University’s scenic 200-acre campus is located in
the historic coastal community of Fairfield. Founded in 1639
and with a suburban population of nearly 57,000, the town
of Fairfield has a thriving downtown area just one-mile from
campus. The downtown area offers Fairfield students many
retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues and 5 miles
of Long Island Sound coastline. Metro North railroad station,
also located downtown, provides convenient transportation to
and from New York City which is a little over one hour away.
While visiting Fairfield University, be sure to take a quick trip to
downtown Fairfield, park and walk around to enjoy the shops
and restaurants and get a flavor for all the town has to offer
Fairfield University students and their families.
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Be sure to visit the Fairfield University Bookstore, located at 1499 Post Road. The bookstore offers students and the
public a unique location to purchase textbooks and other reading materials as well as Fairfield apparel, electronics, gifts
and other supplies. Free public events, like lectures and musical presentations, are frequently offered. Starbucks adjoins
the bookstore.
• Black Rock Turnpike (Rt. 58) – Everything from Gap, Old Navy to Pier 1.
• Southport Center – A part of Fairfield, this quaint, historic section has a picturesque harbor and small shops.
• Westport Center – (Five miles south on Rt.1) – Charming suburban community with numerous shops and restaurants.
• Regional Mall – Trumbull/Westfield Mall (Exit 48, off Rt. 15 – Merritt Parkway in Trumbull, CT)
TRANSPORTATION
Red Dot Taxi – (203) 330-1003 (Shuttle service to NY airports and
local taxi service)
CT Limo – (800) 472-5466 (Shuttle service to NY airports)
Port Jefferson Ferry – (888) 443-3779 (Leaves from Bridgeport
and goes to Port Jefferson, Long Island)
Metro-North Rail – (800) 638-7646 (For travel to/from NYC and
New Haven)
Amtrak – (800) 872-7245 (For travel up and down the East Coast.
Stations in Bridgeport and Stamford which both can be accessed
via Metro-North)
AREA LODGING
DINING
Downtown
Archie Moore’s, 48 Sanford Street, (203) 256-9295 (Landmark spot for burgers and buffalo wings)
Centro Ristorante, 1435 Post Road, (203) 255-1210 (Lively and popular Mediterranean restaurant)*
Chef’s Table, 1561 Post Road, (203) 255-1779 (Gourmet soups, salads, paninis and music)
Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road, (203) 259-1989 (Serving famous thin-crust pizza and drinks since 1935)
Firehouse Deli, 22 Reef Road, (203) 255-5527 (Very popular student hang out. Eat-in or take-out)*
Mike’s Pizza,1560 Post Road, (203) 255-2292 (A favorite pizza parlor with students)
Molto,1215 Post Road, (203) 292-8288 (Italian trattoria with tapas-style offerings and brick oven pizzas)*
The Pantry, 1580 Post Road, (203) 259-0400 (A gourmet market with salads,
paninis, and baked goods)*
Wild Rice, 1612 Post Road, (203) 255-1688 (Sushi & Pan Asian cuisine)*
Slightly Outside Downtown
Flipside, 1125 Post Road, (203) 292-8233 (Delicious burgers in a relaxed
family atmosphere)*
Circle Diner, 441 Post Road (203) 255-9177 (A favorite diner with our
students)
Joe’s American, 750 Post Road, (203) 319-1600 (Family friendly restaurant
with traditional American cuisine)
Southport Brewing Company, 2600 Post Road, (203) 256-2337 (Culinary
excellence and brewing expertise)*
* = seasonal, outdoor dining
SHOPPING
Downtown Fairfield has a wide variety of shopping areas located along the Post Road (Rt. 1). Stores include popular chains
such as Banana Republic and The Loft, along with smaller clothing boutiques like Capri and Cargo Bay. Don’t miss our
Fairfield University Bookstore at 1499 Post Road where there are not only books, but gifts, apparel as well as frequent
lectures and music presentations.
Black Rock Inn (Best Western), 100 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield (800) 780-7234 (2.4 miles away)
The Delamar Hotel, 275 Old Post Road, Southport, (203) 259-2800 (3.3 miles away)
Westport Inn, 1595 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 418-2500 (4.3 miles away)
Marriott Hotel, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, (203) 378-1400 (10.5 miles away)
Residence Inn, 1001 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, (203) 926-9000 (12 miles away)
Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk, 560 Main Ave., Norwalk, (203) 523-4000 (13 miles away)
Courtyard by Marriott, Norwalk, 474 Main Ave., Norwalk (203) 849-9111 (13 miles away)
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 25 Old Stratford Road, Shelton, (203) 447-1000 (14 miles away)
Hampton Inn Shelton, 695 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, (203) 925-5900 (14 miles away)
Thank you for visiting Fairfield University. To learn more, visit www.fairfield.edu