New Canaan, Connecticut travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

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.

3 sights · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about New Canaan

New Canaan Nature Center

Waveny Park

developed in 1912 by Lewis Lapham on what had been Prospect Farm, an early summer estate. In 1967 the Town acquired the 'castle' and 300 acres of surrounding parkland.

Silvermine Guild Art Center

The arts center brings in all different kinds of artists and performers. Class can also be taken by many different kinds of professionals.

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 — 32 mi away. Directions
LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions

New Canaan has two Metro-North railroad stations: New Canaan station and Talmadge Hill station, both on the New Canaan Branch of the New Haven Line. Travel time to Grand Central Terminal in New York City is approximately one hour.

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 New Canaan Nature Center, Waveny Park
Lunch SE Uncorked
Afternoon Silvermine Guild Art Center

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

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Get in

By train

See

See New Canaan Nature Center

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See Waveny Park

developed in 1912 by Lewis Lapham on what had been Prospect Farm, an early summer estate. In 1967 the Town acquired the 'castle' and 300 acres of surrounding parkland.

📍 South Avenue

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See Silvermine Guild Art Center

The arts center brings in all different kinds of artists and performers. Class can also be taken by many different kinds of professionals.

📍 1037 Silvermine Road

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Eat

Eat SE Uncorked

This is a restaurant in New Canaan that has a cocktail menu and there is an outdoor patio, there is a bar that's open all the time, and there pretty nice seating.

📍 15 Elm Street🕒 Tue-Sat 11:30AM-11:00PM, Mon 5:00PM-9:00PM, Sun 11:00AM-9:00PM☎ +1 203 920-1212⚠ Last checked Mar 2020 — confirm before you go

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