This affluent suburban community, one of the richest in America, is stowed between the cities of Stamford and Norwalk in posh Fairfield county. Darien is the smallest town on what is known as the Gold Coast. This sweep of shoreline has long been settled by rich Manhattan executives, and has the sort of idyllic streetscapes …
Smyrna is a town of about 13,000 residents that’s located in both Kent and New Castle counties in central Delaware. Smyrna is equidistant from the neighboring state of Maryland to the east and the Delaware Bay to the west. It offers visitors a convenient base of operations from which to explore the diverse and historically …
This southern suburb of Hartford lies on the west bank of the Connecticut River, and enjoys grand vistas of the water from spots like the cliff tops at River Highlands State Park. Cromwell is also a moment or two from the city of Middletown via the Central Connecticut Expressway, which places restaurants, shops and the …
Brookside is a town of about 16,000 residents that’s located in northwest Delaware’s New Castle County. Lying just off Interstate 95, it’s a convenient stop for those traveling between Philadelphia and Baltimore. It draws tons of regional shoppers, who come to take advantage of the state’s no sales tax policy on everything from clothes and …
Hockessin is located in the northeast corner of Delaware, just a short drive from the neighboring states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. At the time of the last census, the town had a population of about 15,000 residents. It’s situated in a particularly rural area that includes a number of large state parks that …
With a population of just under 8,000 people and a total land area of less than seven square miles, the town of North Star in New Castle County, Delaware, has a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles. The town is actually a suburb of Philadelphia, which is only about an hour away, but the crowds …
When it comes to unique towns with an interesting combination of long history and cultural diversity, none are quite as charming as Georgetown, Delaware. This small town of about 6,500 people is situated in an attractive location in Sussex County, only a short drive away from major attractions and the beach resorts of the Atlantic …
Bear is a small town of about 23,000 residents that’s located in the central portion of the state in New Castle County. It’s primarily an agricultural area, though over the past few decades, it has experienced significant population growth, primarily fueled by the construction of sprawling new housing developments. Though many of the town’s residents …
Glasgow, Delaware is a town of about 13,000 residents that’s located in the state’s northeast corner, just a few miles from Maryland to the west. Glasgow’s proximity to Interstate 95 and numerous neighboring states make it a great place to visit for day-trippers. But for those who prefer to stay in-state, there are a variety …
As a suburb of Philadelphia, Edgemoor is in a strategic location that provides visitors with a central base that is close to a major city but also close to nature. With a population of only about 6,000 people, you can be assured of a quiet, relaxing escape with easy access to all the region’s best …