Darien, Connecticut CT Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Darien is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 19,607, but a July 1, 2002 Census estimate put the town's population at 19,887. Like its neighbor to the north, New Canaan, Darien is one of the most affluent small communities in the United States.

Darien is bordered on the west by Stamford, on the north by New Canaan, and on the east by Norwalk. On the south it faces Long Island Sound. It is part of the "panhandle" of Connecticut sticking out into New York state. The town has 16.5 miles of coastlline and five harbors. Two Metro North railroad stations serve Darien: Noroton Heights and Darien.

The public library in Darien, the Darien Library, has consistently ranked in the top ten of its category in the HAPLR (Hennen's American Public Library Ratings)Index of libraries. Darien is one of the most affluent and wealthiest towns throughout the US.

Annual events: Post 53 - Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilly Pond Park, Annual Sidewalk Sale in the summer (sponsored by the Darien Chamber of Commerce), Ox Ridge Horse Show, Tokeneke Pumpkin Fair, and Hindley Fair.

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