1. Viv’s Veggies at Chestnut Farm
235 Lyons Plain Road, Weston
Locally grown organic vegetable farm, including fresh flowers and events.
2. Dirt Road Farm
71 Newton Turnpike, Weston
Private artisanal farm offering pop-up farm stands, fresh hyper-locally sourced ingredients, and private barn dinners.
3. Design Upholstery
22 Riverside Avenue, Westport
Their windows could use some sprucing, but the price, quality, and convenience is excellent. From sofas to pillow repairs, they do just about everything.
4. Trader Joe’s
400 Post Road East, Westport
Grocery store flowers get a bad wrap (blue carnations?) but TJs has beautiful blossoms that last longer than most.
5. Compo Farm Flowers
392 Post Road East, Westport (next to Trader Joe’s)
Come in with the vessel of your choice, walk out with a gorgeous floral arrangement.
6. D&M Furniture Restoration
748 Post Road East, Westport
As Old School as it gets. They offer expert furniture and antique repair with free pickup and delivery - no job is too small.
7. Riverwalk
There’s a beautiful river walk that runs behind Coastal Orthopedic/Rive Bistro and up to the bridge by Sunny Daes. It includes a lovely sitting gazebo that extends out into the river.
8. Longshore Paddle Courts at 6 pm
You get the sunset, the view, the exercise, and the fun of paddle.
9. Marina at Longshore
Look for the grassy area with the one or two lone benches overlooking the gorgeous view. Enjoy a solitary sunset, unless someone else gets there first.
10. Nail Factory
719 Post Road East, Westport
All of the teenagers love their super cool designs (eggs over-easy, anyone?).
11. Renato’s Jewelers
1765 Post Rd E, Westport
Unassuming and unfussy, this is the go-to place for fixing fine jewelry and watches, trusted by high-end jewelers.
12. The Westport Observatory
182 Bayberry Lane, Westport
The Westport Astronomical Society is a group of volunteers who run the observatory, free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 if skies are clear.
13. Connecticut Braille Association
44 Imperial Avenue, Westport
Volunteers who transcribe texts into braille or other formats for individuals with vision loss. Texts are available to Connecticut residents and others who apply.
14. Westport Library’s Verso Studios
20 Jesup Road, Westport
Want to record and edit a video? A podcast? Create a professional-level anything? Simply book a spot at the Westport Library and start learning from instructors and blow-your-mind technology.