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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have lived in both Darien and Greenwich and both are excellent towns that have quite stark differences despite seeming like having so much in common.

Major points of similarity:
-Both are very affluent towns
-For work, both have an emphasis on finance (particularly buy-side), although this is even more apparent in G'wich
-Good school systems
-Access to beaches / LI sound (although Darien is decidedly more "beachy" and both Pear Tree and Weed Beach are nicer than Tods Point, IMO)
-The club scene is big in both towns, notably country clubs (there are 3 in Darien and like 7 in Gwich) but also beach, racquet and yacht clubs

Major points of difference:
-The upper-end wealth in Greenwich is in a different stratosphere than almost anywhere else in the country, Darien included
-Greenwich is WAY bigger and, IMO, doesn't have a "town" feel; you tend to socialize with circles based on neighborhood (e.g., OG, Riverside, CC, etc.), club (country clubs, yacht clubs, etc.) or kids' school
-Speaking of schools, most kids in Darien go to the local public schools, there is far more private school participation in Greenwich (notably because Darien doesn't host any private schools, Greenwich has them in abundance... Brunswick, GCDS, GA, Sacred Heart, Greenwich Catholic...)
-As others have mentioned, I've found Greenwich to be far more diverse / cosmopolitan while Darien feels like being back in prep school / college.... it's not for everyone but I like it
-More going on in Gwich... strong restaurant scene, Gwich Wine and Food festival, Greenwich Concourse, Greenwich Film Festival... although most of these are available to non-Gwich residents (Town Party might be the exception) so if you live nearby it doesn't really matter[/quote]

Very good summary.  Greenwich feels like a true NYC suburb.[/quote]

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