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1. South Norwalk Historic District (SoNo) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Maritime Aquarium

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4. Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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5. The Spread

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6. NCC Art Galleries and Art Collection

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7. Sky Zone Norwalk

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8. Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Nature Trail

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9. Match

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10. Stew Leonard’s Norwalk

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11. Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach

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12. Music Theatre of Connecticut

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13. SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers

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14. Oak Hills Park

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15. The Center for Contemporary Print Making

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16. Cranberry Park and Gallagher Estate

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17. Fairfield County Antique and Design Center

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18. GrayBarns on the Silvermine River

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19. O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant

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20. Panic Room, Norwalk, CT

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Norwalk is a small town in the county of Fairfield that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city and boasts an array of attractions.
  • Visit the Maritime Aquarium or spend some time at the National Historic Landmark of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, one of the best surviving examples of Second Empire style country houses in America.
  • Best things to do in Norwalk with kids include the Stepping Stones Museum for Children and the SoNo Switch Tower Museum.

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