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Norwalk is a unique coastal destination in Fairfield County with a variety of attractions, shopping opportunities and first-class restaurants. The Norwalk shoreline provides access to some of Connecticut's best boating, public beaches, lighthouses, protected islands and marinas. It has culture and class.

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Norwalk boasts beautiful beaches and memorable sunsets and only 45 minutes from New York City. South Norwalk is a unique destination offer a variety of shopping opportunities, restaurants and night life. The Maritime Aquarium and Stepping Stones Children's Museum gets more than 750,000 visitors a year and are complimented by the annual events including the SoNo Arts Festival, Oyster Festival and the In-Water Boat Show. The seaport house some of Connecticut's best protected marinas, home to sports and pleasure boating enthusiasts. Norwalk has culture and class. Norwalk is a unique coastal destination in Fairfield County with a variety of attractions, shopping opportunities and first-class restaurants. The SoNo area in South Norwalk where you can visit the Maritime Aquarium, join others for a lighthouse tour, a sunset cruise and enjoy the scenery is well known for its electic vibe.  Norwalk is accessible from car, train, bike and boat and has a unique connection with history and the seacoast.  The Norwalk shoreline provides access to some of Connecticut's best boating, public beaches, lighthouses, protected islands and marinas. It has culture and class.

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Facts about Norwalk

Town/City established:

  • Incorporated in 1651.

Named from:

  • "Norwaukee shall bee a townee," Algonkin noyank, point of land, or more probably from the Indian name "Naramauke."

County:

  • Fairfield County.

Notable citizens (past and present):

  • Johnny Guelle.
  • Arthur Shaw.
  • Horace Sliver.
  • B. Kliban.
  • Philip Caputo.
  • A. Scott Berg.
  • Vince Mendoza.
  • Calvin Murphy.
  • Andy Rooney.

Top Five Attractions:

  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
  • Stepping Stones Museum for Children.
  • Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
  • Calf Pasture Beach.
  • Sheffield Island Lighthouse.

Annual Visitor’s Events:

  • NICE Festival, July
  • SoNo Arts Festival, August.
  • Norwalk Oyster Festival, September.
  • In-Water Boat Show, September.

Quality of the town/city:

  • Norwalk boasts beautiful beaches and memorable sunsets and only 45 minutes from New York City. South Norwalk is a unique destination offer a variety of shopping opportunities, restaurants and night life. The Maritime Aquarium and Stepping Stones Children's Museum gets more than 750,000 visitors a year and are complimented by the annual events including the SoNo Arts Festival, Oyster Festival and the In-Water Boat Show. The seaport house some of Connecticut's best protected marinas, home to sports and pleasure boating enthusiasts. Norwalk has culture and class. Norwalk is a unique coastal destination in Fairfield County with a variety of attractions, shopping opportunities and first-class restaurants. The SoNo area in South Norwalk where you can visit the Maritime Aquarium, join others for a lighthouse tour, a sunset cruise and enjoy the scenery is well known for its electic vibe.  Norwalk is accessible from car, train, bike and boat and has a unique connection with history and the seacoast.  The Norwalk shoreline provides access to some of Connecticut's best boating, public beaches, lighthouses, protected islands and marinas. It has culture and class.

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