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  1. Norwalk was settled in 1649, incorporated September 1651, and named after the Algonquin word noyank, meaning "point of land", or more probably from the Native American name "Naramauke". [7] The Battle of Norwalk took place during the Revolutionary War, [8] and led to the burning of most of the town. [9]

  2. Find out what's happening in Norwalk, CT, a city ranked among the top 100 best places to live in America. Browse upcoming meetings and events, news flash, and videos of public hearings and meetings.

    • The Maritime Aquarium. An aquarium done right, the Maritime Aquarium has 75 live exhibits, with more than 2,700 marine animals from 300 different species.
    • Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Working on the basis that children learn best through doing, this attraction opened in Mathews Park in 2000. Stepping Stones has a series of interactive educational zones designed to spark kids’ imagination, curiosity and interest.
    • Lockwood-Mathews Mansion. The railroad and banking magnate LeGrand Lockwood (1820-1872) built himself this palatial country house from 1865 to 1868. It forms the centerpiece for what is now Mathews Park, close to Stepping Stones.
    • Sheffield Island Ferry. Setting sail from a dock on the west bank of the Norwalk River, opposite the Veterans’ Memorial Park, a ferry will take you out to the Norwalk Islands in Long Island Sound.
  3. Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut: See Tripadvisor's 14,557 traveler reviews and photos of Norwalk tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Norwalk.

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  4. Discover Norwalk, Connecticut, a coastal community with beaches, parks, seaport activities, and restaurants. Find out what to do, where to stay, and what events are happening in Norwalk and its neighborhoods.

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  5. Top Things to Do in Norwalk, Connecticut: See Tripadvisor's 14,559 traveller reviews and photos of 89 things to do when in Norwalk.

  6. Norwalk is a thriving coastal city with diverse districts, charming neighborhoods, beautiful beaches and flourishing businesses. Explore what makes Norwalk a special destination for edible, nautical, cultural, educational and beautiful experiences.