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1. WAVENY PARK 6. RESTAURANTS
Waveny Park is made up of 250 acres of land From family-run establishments to
with 3.5 miles of trails for walking or jogging. world-class international cuisine, New
It also features soccer, baseball and softball Canaan s home to great restaurants,
fields. The park’s centerpiece is “the castle”, cafes, coffee shops and bars. Some local
built in 1912. A summer concert series is favorites include Elm Restaurant, Tequila
held on the patio of the historic Waveny Mockingbird, Gates, South End, and many
House, which is now home to NC Recreation more.
Department.
7. THE PLAYHOUSE
The New Canaan Playhouse on Elm Street
is a wonderful, historic theater built in 1923.
It plays first-run and independent films with
classic concessions.

2. COMMUTING 8. NEW CANAAN LIBRARY
New Canaan, just over an hour from NYC, This library has been the town’s intellectual
has its own train station which offers center since 1877. Each month, over 16,000
services to Grand Central Terminal. Easy members come through the doors in the
access to the Merritt Parkway also adds to search of knowledge, exploration and
its commuting ease. entertainment.

3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9. THE GLASS HOUSE
New Canaan School District is a top rated The Glass House is a unique architectural
public district that prides itself on its wonder that was built in 1948. Also referred
student-teacher ratio of 13-1. New Canaan to as the Johnson House, this house is now
High School was ranked the second best a historic museum on Ponus Ridge Road
high school in CT. which reflects the mid-century creativity of
Philip Johnson.
4. SHOPPING
If you’re in need of retail therapy, visit New
Canaan Downtown. From thrift shops to
boutiques, they have it all! Check out stores
such as She La La, Vineyard Vines, Ally Bally
Bee, Elm Street Books, Ralph Lauren and
more! 10. SUMMER CONCERTS
The New Canaan Recreation Department
5. MEAD MEMORIAL PARK in co-sponsorship with local merchants
Mead Memorial Park is a gem with ample sponsor open air music concerts on the
playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and patio at Waveny House during the summer.
waterways where kids can feed the ducks. A The concerts will feature a variety of musical
gourmet food stand also opens during the groups, many of whom are from Fairfield
summer. County. All concerts are free to New Canaan
residents. stars with the stars of the Silver
Screen.

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