Long Beach — Attraction in Stratford

Be aware that there is nesting wildlife outside of the main beach, and that dogs are not allowed in the area. You yourself will need to be careful where you step as there are chicks that may wander onto the path or along the beach, and they can be difficult to see

As you walk down the beach you'll have Long Island Sound to your left and Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge to your right- a salt meadow that is absolutely stunning. The spit of land that you're on is only a few dozen feet across, but extends quite far- with the trail going all the way to Pleasure Beach. I would recommend bringing water if you're intent on making the trek and happen to be less impulsively...

The 63-acre Connecticut peninsula comprising Pleasure Beach and Long Beach connects to what is now the town of Stratford. In 1887 a section of Long Beach was sold by the town of Stratford to Walter Nichols. Nichols built an amusement park on it, and sold it for a handsome profit to two millionaire brewers who christened it Pleasure Beach. In 1895 a brochure for the park enticed visitors with the promise of a skating rink, miniature railroad, arcade, roller coaster, merry-go-round, 5000-seat coliseum, and a bicycle racing track. By 1905 the park had beautifully landscaped gardens, a Ferris wheel, the Razzle Dazzle funhouse, a bandstand, a vaudeville theater, a toboggan...

Often visit all year round, no matter the weather. Celebrate many celebrations here as well. Birthdays. Anniversarys. Pleanty of get togethers!!! Even home goings to heaven!!! It's always clean, no matter the weather. Being in new elgand area, we do get snow and even then, the parking lot is shoveled. If there's bad rain/flooding, they do close it for everyone's safety!!! All in all, Long Beach is a great place for fun in the sun and some...