Travel & Local Information

• Located off the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) Exit 47
• Short ride from the Long Island Ferry, Amtrak and Metro North train stations
• Accessible from major NY/NJ airports (LaGuardia, JFK, Newark), Bradley International (Hartford) Airport, Westchester County (NY) Airport and Tweed New Haven Airport

The Circle Hotel Fairfield
417 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-255-0491
Distance from campus: 7 miles

Courtyard by Marriott - Shelton
780 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
203-929-1500
Distance from campus: 8 miles

Hotel Hi-Ho
4180 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT, 06824
203-259-5264
Distance from campus: 3.5 miles

Hyatt House - Shelton
830 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
203-225-0700
Distance from SHU: 8 miles

Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-378-1400
Distance from SHU: 6 miles

The Surfside Hotel
10 Washington Parkway
Stratford, CT 06615
475-476-7876
Distance from SHU: 13 miles

While you are visiting our campus, here is a list of eateries we recommend within a short driving distance of the University, in downtown Fairfield or conveniently located off the Merritt Parkway.

Barcelona Wine Bar & Tapas
4180 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-255-0800

Cheesecake Factory
Westfield Trumbull Mall
5065 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-371-7205

Colony Grill Pizza
1520 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-259-1989

Ecco Italian Tapas
6540 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-945-0775

Firehouse Deli
22 Reef Road (off Post Rd.)
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-255-5527

Flipside Burgers
1125 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-8233

Frank Pepe Pizza Napoletana
238 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-333-7373

Little Pub Fairfield
2133 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825 
203-612-4567

Molto Mozzarella & Wine Bar
1215 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-8288

Monty's at Great River Golf Club
130 Coram Lane
Milford, CT 06461
203-876-8051

Old Post Tavern
1418 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-8631

Panera Bread
Westfield Trumbull Mall
5065 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-690-3868

Panera Bread
2320 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-373-7761

Romanacci Pizza Bar
4244 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-916-4500

Sitting Duck Tavern
4244 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-261-1400

Directions to Downtown Fairfield

• Turn left out of the main entrance and go north on Park Avenue to the Merritt Parkway South (Rt. 15)
• Take the Merritt Parkway South to exit 44
• Turn left at the light at the end of the exit, then turn left at the next light
• Travel 2 miles until you reach the intersection with Stillson Road, turn right (Stillson Road turns into N. Benson Road)
• Travel 2 1⁄2 miles on N. Benson Road until you reach Rt. 1 (Post Road)
• Turn right on Post Road and travel into Downtown Fairfield

In addition to our on-campus arena, stadium, courts and fields, our students enjoy access to some of the best off-campus athletic facilities in the area through University partnerships across Fairfield County and beyond.

Beacon Point Marine
722 River Road
Shelton, CT 06484
Women’s varsity rowing

Captain's Cove Seaport
1 Bostwick Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Club sailing

Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
2390 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
Club golf

Great River Golf Club
130 Coram Lane
Milford, CT 06461
Men’s and women’s varsity golf

Johnson Field at Yale University
70 Central Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Women’s varsity field hockey

Lakewood-Trumbull
20 Trefoil Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611
Club gymnastics

McCann Natatorium
34 Park Circle
Milford, CT 06460
Women’s varsity swimming

Nutmeg Bowl
802 Villa Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Club bowling

Rinks at Shelton
784 River Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
Women’s varsity ice hockey

Silvermine Farm
80 Comstock Hill Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Varsity equestrian

Webster Bank Arena
600 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Men’s varsity ice hockey

Wonderland of Ice
123 Glenwood Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Club figure skating; Club ice hockey

Veterans Memorial Park
3455 Madison Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Club baseball; Varsity baseball; Club rugby