The Philip Johnson Glass House
parishroad Says: Cortelyou Johnson was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1906. Following his graduation from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design in 1943, Johnson designed some of America’s greatest modern architectural landmarks. Most notable is his private residence, the Glass House, a 47-acre...
Alien Says: New Canaan is a small residential town of the New York upper class and I cannot remember hotels there. However, there is a YMCA which may be able to offer accommodation if you wish to stay there. Stamford or Norwalk may be a better idea for lodging.
Ching's Table, on Main Street,...
mickle229 Says: Ching's Table, on Main Street, is a pan-Asian restaurant with all kinds of Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. A busy place, but rare dishes for suburban Connecticut Thai Red Chicken Curry Soup with Noodles
Alien Says: Train from New York Grand Central Station to Stamford, CT, then local train (cca 15 min). Greyhound also runs to Stamford.Walking, cycling, car.
mickle229 Says: Don't be seen downtown in August. People will presume you've had some sort of financial catastrophe.
If you live nearby, don't get...
mickle229 Says: If you live nearby, don't get a moving violation, or your name and the circumstances will be duly noted in the local newspaper, and you'll suffer a tainted reputation.
Walk in town, enjoy a stroll...
Alien Says: Walk in town, enjoy a stroll on the main road. Rent a bike if you have some time and visit Camp Y-ki, a nice town park with forests and a little pond. The tiny railway station is also a sight to see.
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Train from New York Grand Central Station to Stamford, CT, then local train (cca 15 min). Greyhound also runs to Stamford.Walking, cycling, car.
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Q: We are thinking about relocating to Connecticut, maximum 1 to 1 1/2h commuting from New York, and New Canaan fits the bill. If you...

A: I'm not very familiar with New Canaan, but have lived close to that area for many years... in NY state. I know it used to be a very nice town with good schools... the...
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I spent 9 years here growing up, before going to college and moving elsewhere. A very quaint and beautiful area, marked by distinct spring and autumn seasons that are more pronounced than you will...
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Downtown New Canaan is the most well-scrubbed town center in Connecticut. What it lacks in a traditional village green it makes up by having the most charming selection of local and limited national...
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