Only fifty-three minutes from the heart of Manhattan via Metro North Railroad, this peaceful New England community bustles with activity in its own quiet way. Everything you might want is here — one of the state’s finest school systems, boat moorings, parks, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, antique shops, art shows, horse stables, concerts, two local newspapers and four outstanding hospitals within a few minutes of each other.
The beautiful shoreline plays host to windsurfers, water skiers, swimmers, fisherman and families.

Despite all of its twentieth century amenities, this town has kept its original charm and appeal. An appeal that dates back to 1645 when Piamikin of Roaton received “four coats and some tobacca” for the land. Today Darien remains a very easy town to like. It remained “undiscovered” for over a hundred years, until a number of well-to-do artists and writers were attracted by its beautiful coast. They built homes and studios on the rocky points and offshore islands. For some time, it was considered a summer colony for wealthy New Yorkers, which boasted the first golf course in the state.

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