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New Canaan, Connecticut
Population: 19,395
Located in Fairfield County
Located in the southwest corner of Fairfield County, the affluent community of New Canaan holds the enviable moniker of "The Next Station to Heaven" - a well-deserved title. This inviting town offers a breath-taking natural setting for comfortable living, superb social and cultural amenities and convenient travel to the metropolitan centers.
Sprawling estates showcase large country houses surrounded by the delightful stone walls of traditional New England. A wealth of architectural choices include deluxe condominiums, streamlined contemporaries and charming early colonial homes. The village features the select merchandise of a group of specialty shops and exquisite restaurants. The diverse collection of reading materials and novelties found in the town's bookstore attracts residents and visitors alike.
New Canaan is proud of the solid academic education available to its children. Four well-appointed recreation centers, a number of beautifully landscaped public parks, ball fields, tennis courts and skating ponds keep residents active throughout the seasons. In addition, a private country club hosts a variety of social events and maintains a challenging course for golfers, and an entertaining nature center offers everything from sheep shearing to maple syruping.
Social and cultural organizations abound in New Canaan, and include an active Historical Society, Audubon Society, garden clubs and Newcomers Club. The Silvermine Guild and local artists sponsor many creative courses, the annual art show attracts visitors from around the state, and local theater groups produce exciting Broadway musicals.
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