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1. STRATFORD POINT & LIGHTHOUSE
     Stratford Point is a historic lighthouse
     located at the mouth of the Housatonic
     River. Built in 1822, the tower sits on a
     four-acre tract of land at the southeastern
     tip of Stratford Point sand is currently used
     to house the Coast Guard, to serve as an
     active aid in navigation and is listed on the
     National Register of Historic Places.

     2. LONG ISLAND SOUND
     Stratford’s location along the Long Island   5. ROOSEVELT FOREST
     Sound offers residents and visitors alike   Roosevelt Forest is a 401-acre park
     two public bathing beaches, five marinas,   and town-owned forest with children’s
     several fishing piers, and two public boat   playgrounds, picnic areas, a tranquil pond,
     launching facilities. The two public beaches   hiking trails, benches, and wildlife viewing.
     are Short Beach and Long Beach which   Several events are held here throughout
     both offer many amenities such as picnic   the year such as the Enchanted Forest Ultra
     areas and playgrounds.               Trail Run.

     3. THE LORDSHIP SEAWALL              6. LONGBROOK PARK
     The Lordship Seawall runs along Beach   A 34-acre park on a reclaimed swamp with
     Drive in Stratford and offers beautiful ocean   natural areas, a creek, man-made waterfalls,
     views. IT is a great spot for watching the   hiking trails and pristine sports fields.
     sunset or taking an afternoon stroll.
                                          7. BOOTHE MEMORIAL PARK
                                          The park is home to the Boothe Museum
     4. DINING                            which is built on the foundations of a
     Stratford has a great selection of restaurants   house dating back to 1663, along with
     in town, and many specialize in seafood!   other attractions such as award winning
     Be sure to check out these crowd favorites:   rose gardens, a genealogy library, outdoor
     Station House, Riverview Bistro, Outriggers,   concerts and Shakespearean plays are
     Biago’s Osteria, The Lazy Dog Tavern,   hosted in the spring and summer months.
     and Salerno’s. Once a year the town
     holds a popular Restaurant Week where   8. NATIONAL HELICOPTER MUSEUM
     participating restaurants offer discount   The National Helicopter Museum is
     menus for lunch and dinner.          dedicated to showcasing the history of the
                                          helicopter and aviation industry in Stratford
                                          and the surrounding region. The museum is
                                          housed in a historic building at the Stratford
                                          station and features an extensive collection
                                          of images and objects related to the rich
                                          history of the aviation and helicopter
                                          industry.
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