Overview
Darien is a town in Connecticut.
3 sights
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Best things about Darien
Pond-Weed House
Historic house, built in 1696 at the corner of the old Boston Post Road and Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
St. John Church
Convent of St Birgitta
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pleasantville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 12 mi away. Directions
- ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip — 26 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
Metro North's New Haven Line serves the town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pond-Weed House, St. John Church
- Afternoon Convent of St Birgitta
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Understand
Darien is a wealthy community that mostly consists of private houses.
Get in
By train
Metro North's New Haven Line serves the town.
Go Darien railway station
Go Noroton Heights station
By car
I-95 goes right through town. The Merritt Parkway, which barely bypasses the northern city limits, is a good alternate.
US Route 1 (Boston Post Road) is the main street, other than the aforementioned limited-access highways.
See
See Pond-Weed House
Historic house, built in 1696 at the corner of the old Boston Post Road and Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
See Convent of St Birgitta
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