Norwalk Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Norwalk was once dubbed "Oyster Town" due to its long history with oyster farming. There is an annual Oyster Festival held every September, which is similar to most state fairs, with live bands and entertainment for the whole family. The city of Norwalk features a unique collection of Connecticut's Depression era buildings and murals, including City Hall and the post offices, which were commissioned in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. South Norwalk, known as “SoNo,” was once a decaying inner-city neighborhood, but has experienced a revival with the addition of a restored waterfront to the National Register of Historic Places. While in SoNo, also make sure to visit the Maritime … Read more > Norwalk was once dubbed "Oyster Town" due to its long history with oyster farming. There is an annual Oyster Festival held every September, which is similar to most state fairs, with live bands and entertainment for the whole family. The city of Norwalk features a unique collection of Connecticut's Depression era buildings and murals, including City Hall and the post offices, which were commissioned in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. South Norwalk, known as “SoNo,” was once a decaying inner-city neighborhood, but has experienced a revival with the addition of a restored waterfront to the National Register of Historic Places. While in SoNo, also make sure to visit the Maritime Aquarium, which is the area's centerpiece, as well as the Switch Tower Museum, which allows patrons to stand above railroad tracks and pull the levers that move the switches and signals on the main line. Just a short ferry ride away is the Lighthouse in Sheffield Island, which is a great place to spend a day with the kids during the summer. STOPPING POINT – 3/7/2011

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Top Norwalk Hotels

Four Points by Sheraton Norwalk

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426 MAIN AVE, Norwalk, Connecticut

Courtyard by Marriott Norwalk

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474 MAIN AVE, Norwalk, Connecticut

Hilton Garden Inn� Norwalk

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560 MAIN AVE, Norwalk, Connecticut

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Top Norwalk Things To Do

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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Mathews Park303 West Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut

Maritime Aquarium

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10 N Water St, Norwalk, Connecticut

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum

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295 West Ave, Norwalk, Connecticut

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Top Norwalk Restaurants

128 Washington St, Norwalk, Connecticut

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Local Area Map: Norwalk, Connecticut

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Hartford	56 mi
2. Stamford	5 mi
3. New Haven	26 mi
4. Waterbury	33 mi
5. Bridgeport	8 mi
6. Danbury	17 mi
7. Manchester	62 mi
8. Milford	17 mi
9. West Hartford	54 mi