But this southeastern Connecticut town, which is surrounded on three sides by water, is also a haven for beachgoers, boaters and foodies. Named after Waterford, Ireland, this former rural farming community has become a bustling suburban town with about 20,000 residents. Throughout its 44.6-square-mile area many popular economic, cultural and scenic attractions are found, including Harkness Memorial State Park, the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater, Connecticut College Arboretum and an assortment of fine dining establishments. Pleasure Beach, one of several beaches in Waterford, has a public portion that includes a boat launch. Waterford is roughly 2 hours from New York City and Boston.
But this southeastern Connecticut town, which is surrounded on three sides by water, is also a haven for beachgoers, boaters and foodies. Named after Waterford, Ireland, this former rural farming community has become a bustling suburban town with about 20,000 residents. Throughout its 44.6-square-mile area many popular economic, cultural and scenic attractions are found, including Harkness Memorial State Park, the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater, Connecticut College Arboretum and an assortment of fine dining establishments. Pleasure Beach, one of several beaches in Waterford, has a public portion that includes a boat launch. Waterford is roughly 2 hours from New York City and Boston.
But this southeastern Connecticut town, which is surrounded on three sides by water, is also a haven for beachgoers, boaters and foodies. Named after Waterford, Ireland, this former rural farming community has become a bustling suburban town with about 20,000 residents. Throughout its 44.6-square-mile area many popular economic, cultural and scenic attractions are found, including Harkness Memorial State Park, the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater, Connecticut College Arboretum and an assortment of fine dining establishments. Pleasure Beach, one of several beaches in Waterford, has a public portion that includes a boat launch. Waterford is roughly 2 hours from New York City and Boston.
