Sacred Heart University, Fairfield

#36 among attractions in Fairfield

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Sacred Heart University is a private, Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sacred Heart was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 41°13'19"N, 73°14'34"W

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5151 Park AveStratfield VillageFairfield United States

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Sacred Heart University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Westfield Trumbull, St. Theresa Church, Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Children's museum, Observatories and planetariums
Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Bridgeport
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Discovery Museum and Planetarium stands as a beacon of learning and exploration for individuals of all ages. This educational landmark offers a wealth of interactive exhibits and displays that ignite curiosity...
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Trumbull, Trumbull
26 min walk • Westfield Trumbull is a shopping mall located in Trumbull, Connecticut. It was the first enclosed shopping mall in Connecticut upon opening in 1964.
1.6 miNE
Church
St. Theresa Church, Trumbull
42 min walk • St. Theresa Church is a Roman Catholic church in Trumbull, Connecticut, a part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The parish is considered the Mother Church of Trumbull and is the largest in town with over 3,100 parishioner families.
~500 ftE
41°13'19"N • 73°14'28"W
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miE
Church
St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport
28 min walk • St. Andrew Church, Roman Catholic Bridgeport, Connecticut is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
0.5 miS
41°12'53"N • 73°14'27"W
Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, Fairfield
14 min walk • Golf
~1270 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Rafferty Stadium, Fairfield
7 min walk • Rafferty Stadium is a 3,500-seat lacrosse stadium on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is home to the Fairfield Stags men's and women's lacrosse teams. The facility opened officially on February 2, 2015.
~1020 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield
5 min walk • The William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center is a 2,062-seat multipurpose arena in Fairfield, Connecticut on the campus of Sacred Heart University. It was opened in August 1997 and is home to Sacred Heart University men's and women's basketball, men's and women's volleyball, men's wrestling and fencing.
~1270 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Campus Field, Fairfield
7 min walk • Campus Field is a 3,334-seat multi-purpose stadium in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is home to the Sacred Heart University Pioneers football team and the Pioneers Men's soccer team. The facility opened in 1993.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sacred Heart University?

Nearby attractions include Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield (3 min walk), Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Bridgeport (18 min walk).