Norwalk (Connecticut)

Norwalk is a city of 91,000 people (2020) in Fairfield County, in the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It includes the villages of: East Norwalk, West Norwalk, Cranbury, Silvermine, Winnipauk, Wilson Point, Harbor View, Rowayton and South Norwalk, known locally as "SoNo." Norwalk, probably due mostly to its proximity to New York City, is home to many large companies.

Get in

 * Westchester County Airport is a medium-sized airport in Westchester County, with flights coming and going nationwide. It is about 30 minutes away.
 * Laguardia Airport is a major airport in Queens, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 50 minutes away.
 * Tweed-New Haven Airport is a small airport in New Haven, with flights going and coming from Philadelphia. It is about 50 minutes away.
 * John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major airport in Queens, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 60 minutes away.
 * Newark International Airport is a major airport in Newark, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 80 minutes away.
 * Stewart International Airport is an airport is Newburgh, NY, with flights going and coming from Atlanta, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Detroit, and Philadelphia. It is about 80 minutes away.
 * Bradley International Airport is a major airport in Windsor Locks, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 90 minutes away.
 * Norwalk is on the MetroNorth New Haven main line, as well as the Danbury branch of the MetroNorth New Haven line.
 * I-95 or Route 15 are highways that allow access to Norwalk.

Get around
Norwalk has plenty of public transportation, buses and trains that create easy access to places all over the city. Norwalk has three Metro North train station stops at South Norwalk, East Norwalk and Rowayton which provide easy access from New York’s Grand Central Terminal through to New Haven to the east. Most places can also be reached on foot within the different sections of the city. Ride share services such as Uber and Lyft are also convenient ways to get around in Norwalk.

Do

 * Take a walk in historic South Norwalk and see the beautiful murals and statues placed around the town, by the seaport and down the to beach, it's a perfect picture spot!

Buy
Washington Street is home to some of the greatest shopping in Norwalk! specialty shops show what the city of Norwalk has to offer. Great clothes and crafts, also shops for home decorating so you can take a piece of Norwalk with you!

The Farmers Market is a great place for fresh fruits and veggies on a Saturday morning!

Drink
Local bars and restaurants on Washington Street provide great night life for the older crowd. With open store fronts and multiple themed establishments, there is something for everyone.

If you're a coffee fan then SoNo Caffeine , 133 Washington St., +1 203-857-4224, is the place for you, a low-key coffee shop with comfortable seating and good food.

Go next

 * New York City is about an hour away, and is home to hundreds of tourist attractions such as the statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building
 * New Haven is about 45 minutes away, and is home to Yale University and other attractions.
 * Hartford is about an hour and 20 minutes away, and is the capital of Connecticut