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New Canaan (/ ˈ k eɪ n ə n /) is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 20,622 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. About an hour from New York City by train, the town is considered part of Connecticut's Gold Coast.
- The Philip Johnson Glass House. Philip Johnson (1906-2005) built himself this Modernist dwelling as a weekend retreat in 1949. As the name tells you, the Glass House has transparent glass walls, and these are on a symmetrical steel structure.
- Waveny Park. One of the founders of Texaco, Lewis Lapham commissioned this stately Elizabethan-style mansion, known as “The Castle” in 1912. Waveny House is in 300 acres of flowing grounds laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., and would stay in the family until 1967.
- Downtown New Canaan. For me one of the very best things about New Canaan is its walkable and welcoming center. In quaint brick storefronts there’s an upscale choice of restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops, and other service businesses.
- Silvermine Arts Center. A point of reference for Fairfield County’s vigorous arts scene, the Silvermine Art Center is an art school and exhibition space with five galleries.
- olivias33. Southampton, NY 240 contributions. The Phillip Johnson Glass House. We went into the Glass House visitors center, and we paid $4 for a parking pass that lets you park all day in the municipal parking lot a block away.
- GuliverSantinni. Benitachell, Spain 410 contributions. Great place for a walk. Very expansive area, with open areas of grass. Sports fields and a dedicated dog walking area with pin code entry.
- Elizabeth G. New Canaan, CT 128 contributions. A wonderful community of Faith. I love St Marks! There are so many wonderful parishioners in this church! The Mayfair which is the Saturday before Mother's Day is the highlight of the year for the New Canaan Community, not just St. Marks.
- ltmick. Ossining, NY1 contribution. Top Notch Hidden Gem. Beautiful campus, impressive gallery space exhibiting professional artists (free to enter plus a great little shop!)
Eat. Drink. Sleep. Connect. Go next. New Canaan is a town in Connecticut. The town is one of the most affluent communities in the United States. In 2008, CNN Money ranked New Canaan first in the nation with the highest median family income. Understand. Get in. By train.
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New Canaan is a wealthy town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. There were 20,622 people according to the 2020 census. [1] The town is one of the richest communities in the nation. In 2011, New Canaan was 8th on CNN Money 's list of the top-earning towns in the United States. [2]
The town of New Canaan is located in Fairfield County on the Fivemile River and borders New York State. In 1731, Connecticut’s General Assembly established Canaan Parish in northwestern Norwalk and northeastern Stamford, and in 1801 the town was incorporated.
New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 20,622 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
