Stratford, Connecticut is a scenic, easygoing Long Island Sound town with waterfront parks, beaches, a compact, walkable downtown and a growing restaurant/brewery scene—ideal for multi-week contracts when you want low-stress evenings, outdoor options and simple everyday conveniences without being isolated.
You’re also a short drive or rail hop from larger hubs: nearby Bridgeport offers bigger dining, museums and waterfront nightlife, and New Haven (Yale) delivers world-class restaurants, theaters and cultural events, with New York City reachable as a day trip—so Stratford makes a convenient, livable base.