by John Atchison

Created on: May 18, 2009   Last Updated: May 22, 2009

When 6 am hits, and the sun creeps over the horizon to light up the white sand beaches at Greenwich Point, you better have that sunscreen on and be prepared to have fun. Your only problem is going to be deciding exactly what it is you want to do. What makes this wonderful summer hot spot one of the East Coast's best points to stop at along your travels this summer? Variety is the word that best describes its alluring appeal to the summer traveler. Unlike most summer beach towns, Greenwich Point presents you and your family so many other activities that will keep you busy the whole day through. With all this said, let us take a look at some of the great things to do while you stop at this little piece of heaven on the Connecticut shore.

For instance, are you by chance a nature lover? If you are, Greenwich Point has something for you. Not only are there walking and hiking trails all throughout this 147 acre stretch of land, but there are many nature walks that you can partake in. A group called the friends of Greenwich Point sponsor many fun, as well as informative, walks of this type, including ones that point out local points of interest, as well as others that focus on natural history. That is not all though. You can learn about friends of the water if you come at the right time of year, as in late May or early June you can go on a "Horseshoe Crab Walk", and learn about these amazing shelled creatures. Maybe it's the birds that interest you. There are walks that are tailored to the bird enthusiasts as well. If you just feel like being alone, there are plenty of paths for that type of thing as well.

Perhaps water sports are something that you enjoy doing while at the beach. If that is your pleasure, Greenwich Point has something for you as well. Not only can you swim from most anywhere along this long stretch of beach, but you can also do just about any other water related sport you can think of. Wind surfing and sail boarding are two popular activities for both locals and tourists. If being in the water is not your cup of tea, perhaps pulling things out of it will be more to your liking. There is plenty of excellent fishing spots off of the coast, as well as two shell fishing areas which are also allowed to be used, but only during designated times of the year. Charter a boat and take one out off shore and see Greenwich Point from a different perspective. It is all here for the nature and water fans out there.

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