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The Town of Westbrook is located along the Connecticut coast bordered by beautiful Long Island Sound, where fishing, boating, sailing and sightseeing abound. The quiet, small town hosts fine restaurants offering fare ranging from casual to gourmet. Local attractions include the Westbrook Historical Society, the Military Historians' Museum, the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, ancient cemeteries and historical houses. Several freshwater lakes offer good fishing and canoeing, or a peaceful place to relax.	Historic Postcard of Westbrook, Connecticut
Westbrook covers 15.72 square miles of town and shoreline!
The David Bushnell House built in 1678! This historic landmark is very near it's original condition! Directly across from the Bushnell House - Open Thursdays 5-7pm - Now a Museum for Aerospace Technology	Settled in 1840, Westbrook was the birthplace of David Bushnell, the Revolutionary War Patriot who is recognized by the United States Navy, as the inventor of the first submarine, the Turtle. The David Bushnell House is currently owned by the Lee Company and is the Museum of Early Engineering Technology. It is located only 4 houses away from the Westbrook Inn and open from 5-7pm every Thursday or by appointment (860) 399-6281 ext. 2248

Not much has changed at the town beach. Never over crowded, the atmosphere is warm, casual & fun, plus it's only a short stroll from the Westbrook Inn!
On the town green, the Military Historians Museum displays the largest collection of American military uniforms in the country! There is also a research and video library located at the museum. Free admission open Tue.-Fri. 8-3:30 and by appt (860) 399-9460.	The triangular-shaped town green is just 1/3 mile from the Inn & offers many weekly events. There you will also find Westbrook's Historical Society, the Military Museum, Scrapbook Clubhouse, Beautiful Impressions Stamp Shop, Westbrook's General Store, a few Restaurants and more!
String of Pearls Westbrook's Town Green always seems to have a fun weekend event. On Sundays from 6-8pm different bands treat the locals to a Free concert on the green. Bring a couple of chairs and a bottle of wine for a relaxing, inexpensive night out on the town! Middletown Symphonic Band	Westbrook's Fife & Drum Muster, always the 4th weekend of August, features an 11 am parade walking distance from the Inn! Reserve early for this free special event! Annual March of Dimes Bike-A-Thon
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