Riverside is a shoreside village within Greenwich in southwestern Fairfield County, with a Metro-North stop putting Grand Central under an hour away. Its character is shaped by its position along the Greenwich waterfront between Old Greenwich and Cos Cob, along with deep sailing and rowing traditions along the Mianus River. The Greenwich Audubon Center on Riversville Road features 686 acres with one of the state’s finest migratory songbird experiences. Binney Park on Davis Avenue charms with an ornamental pond and spring cherry blossoms, while Greenwich Harbor delivers one of the coastline’s most dramatic views.
The dining scene is accomplished. L’Escale at the Delamar hotel serves acclaimed French Mediterranean fare with a stunning harbor terrace. Aux Délices on East Putnam Avenue offers legendary croissants and quiche in a warmly welcoming café, while Terrain Café rounds things out with inventive seasonal brunch inside a beautifully realized garden setting.