Quick Summary:

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

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South Norwalk Historic District (SoNo) | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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2. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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3. The Maritime Aquarium

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The Maritime Aquarium | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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4. Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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Stepping Stones Museum for Children | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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5. The Spread

The Spread | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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6. NCC Art Galleries and Art Collection

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NCC Art Galleries and Art Collection | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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7. Sky Zone Norwalk

Sky Zone Norwalk | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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8. Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Nature Trail

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Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Nature Trail | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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9. Match

10. Stew Leonard’s Norwalk

Stew Leonard’s Norwalk | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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11. Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach

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Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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12. Music Theatre of Connecticut

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Music Theatre of Connecticut | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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13. SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers

SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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14. Oak Hills Park

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Oak Hills Park | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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15. The Center for Contemporary Print Making

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The Center for Contemporary Print Making | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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16. Cranberry Park and Gallagher Estate

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Cranberry Park and Gallagher Estate | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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17. Fairfield County Antique and Design Center

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Fairfield County Antique and Design Center | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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18. GrayBarns on the Silvermine River

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GrayBarns on the Silvermine River | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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19. O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant

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O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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20. Panic Room, Norwalk, CT

Panic Room, Norwalk, CT | Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut
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