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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]
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- 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.
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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.
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