The feel of the town
Norwalk is a waterfront city with a lot of personality. South Norwalk (SoNo) is packed with restaurants and nightlife, Rowayton is a classic harbor village, and the Norwalk Islands sit just offshore. Inland, neighborhoods like Cranbury, Silvermine and West Norwalk feel quiet and suburban.
With four train stations, I-95, the Merritt Parkway and Route 7 all running through the city, it's one of the easiest places in Fairfield County to get around.
What Norwalk is known for
- South Norwalk's restaurants and nightlife
- The Maritime Aquarium and the Norwalk Islands
- Four train stations and easy highway access
- A wide range of housing at many price points
- Headquarters of well-known companies
Landmarks and local favorites
- Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkAquarium on the Norwalk River in SoNo
- Lockwood-Mathews Mansion MuseumA Victorian mansion museum
- Sheffield Island LighthouseHistoric lighthouse in the Norwalk Islands
- Stepping Stones Museum for ChildrenHands-on children's museum
- Calf Pasture BeachPopular city beach on the Sound
- Mill Hill Historic ParkHistoric buildings near the town green
- SoNo Historic DistrictRestored 19th-century streets in South Norwalk
- Norwalk Oyster FestivalAnnual waterfront festival
Getting around
- Train: Rowayton, South Norwalk and East Norwalk stations on the New Haven Line, and Merritt 7 on the Danbury Branch.
- Car: I-95, the Merritt Parkway and Route 7 all run through the city; Route 1 crosses the center.
Schools
Norwalk Public Schools serves the city, with two main high schools:
- Norwalk High School
- Brien McMahon High School
The district also offers specialized programs. For current information, visit the Norwalk Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Walkability to restaurants and the train
- Waterfront and boating access on the Sound
- A broad range of home types and price points
- Multiple train options