The feel of the town
New Canaan pairs a charming, walkable town center full of boutiques and restaurants with quiet, wooded residential roads. It's the only town on Connecticut's Gold Coast without a shoreline, and it feels more country than coastal.
The town is famous for mid-century modern architecture, including Philip Johnson's Glass House, and for its parks, nature center and the end-of-the-line train to Stamford and Manhattan.
What New Canaan is known for
- A lively, walkable town center
- Mid-century modern architecture
- Waveny Park and the New Canaan Nature Center
- Its own train branch to Stamford and Grand Central
- Strong public schools
Landmarks and local favorites
- Waveny ParkA roughly 300-acre park around a historic mansion
- Philip Johnson Glass HouseInternationally known modern landmark, open for tours
- Grace FarmsNature, arts and community center with landmark architecture
- New Canaan Nature CenterTrails, gardens and the annual Fall Fair
- Silvermine Arts CenterGalleries and art classes
- New Canaan Museum & Historical SocietyHistoric buildings and museums in town
- God's AcreTown green known for Christmas Eve caroling
Getting around
- Train: New Canaan and Talmadge Hill stations on the New Canaan Branch, with service to Stamford and Grand Central in about 65 minutes.
- Car: The Merritt Parkway crosses the south of town; I-95 is a short drive away.
Schools
New Canaan Public Schools has five schools: East, South and West elementary schools, Saxe Middle School and New Canaan High School.
For current information, visit the New Canaan Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- A walkable town center with shops and dining
- Notable architecture and design
- Space and privacy on wooded lots
- A direct branch line to Stamford and Manhattan