As evidenced by its name, Old Greenwich is the oldest part of Greenwich. Like its coastal neighbors of Riverside and Cos Cob, Old Greenwich has its own postal name and zip code and exists in the minds of its residents as a bit of a separate entity from the rest of Greenwich. The neighborhood’s downtown, called “the village” by locals, is centered around its historic 1894 railroad station, still in use for the Metro-North New Haven line. Here, you won’t find any chains, but rather, small independent eateries and local boutiques. Closer to Long Island Sound is Greenwich Point Park, unofficially referred to as Tod’s Point, a 147-acre park and beach at the tip of Old Greenwich’s peninsula. Houses in Old Greenwich are closer together than in other parts of the city, and neighbors are friendly, sharing well-maintained beaches and evening walks.