The feel of the town
Darien is the smallest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast, tucked between Stamford and Norwalk on Long Island Sound. Its downtown along the Post Road is compact and walkable, and its coastline is lined with points and coves like Long Neck Point and Tokeneke.
It's a commuter town at heart, with two train stations, a busy library and an active sailing community.
What Darien is known for
- Long Island Sound coastline and sailing
- A walkable downtown on the Post Road
- Two train stations for commuters
- A heavily used, well-loved public library
- Strong public schools
Landmarks and local favorites
- Great IslandA 60-acre town-owned property on the Sound
- Darien LibraryA modern library at the center of town life
- Noroton Yacht ClubSailing club with a large junior sailing program
- Darien Ice HouseIce rink for skating and hockey
- First Congregational ChurchBuilt in 1739 on the Post Road
- Stephen Tyng Mather HomeNational Historic Landmark home of the first National Park Service director
Getting around
- Train: Darien and Noroton Heights stations on Metro-North's New Haven Line, with direct service to Grand Central.
- Car: I-95 and Route 1 run through town; the Merritt Parkway is just to the north.
Schools
Darien Public Schools serves the town with five elementary schools, Middlesex Middle School and Darien High School.
For current information, visit the Darien Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Two train stations close to home
- Waterfront living and sailing
- A small-town feel with a walkable center
- Strong public schools