Norwalk in Connecticut
Destination Guide United States

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (formerly Maritime Center) is an aquarium located in the South Norwalk (or "SoNo") section of Norwalk, Connecticut. The aquarium has harbor seals, river otters, sharks, jellyfish, loggerhead turtles, and hundreds of other animals living in re-creations of their natural Long Island Sound habitats. There are two touch tanks that feature smooth stingrays, nurse sharks, crabs, sea stars and other coastal creatures.

Located at 41.101, -73.4164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Norwalk, Connecticut, Culture of Norwalk, Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Aquaria in Connecticut, IMAX venues, Visitor attractions in Norwalk, Connecticut

Connecticut Wildcats

The Connecticut Wildcats are an American semi-professional rugby league football team based in Norwalk, Connecticut. They currently compete in the American National Rugby League (AMNRL). The Wildcats, along with the Washington D.C. Slayers, joined the AMNRL as expansion teams for the 2003 season. Since joining the league they have been one of the most successful teams on the field.

Located at 41.1225, -73.396 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American National Rugby League teams, Norwalk, Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Sports teams in Connecticut, Rugby clubs established in 2003

East Norwalk (Metro-North station)

The East Norwalk Metro-North Railroad station is one of three New Haven Line stations serving the residents of Norwalk, Connecticut. It is located in the neighborhood of East Norwalk, from which it derives its name. East Norwalk is 42 miles from Grand Central Terminal and the average travel time from Grand Central is 63 minutes though this varies depending on run and time of day. The station has 231 parking spaces, 147 owned by the state.

Located at 41.104, -73.4045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metro-North Railroad stations in Connecticut, Stations along New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad lines, Railroad stations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Buildings and structures in Norwalk, Connecticut

East Norwalk

East Norwalk is a neighborhood located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The neighborhood is a culturally diverse, mostly middle-class section of the city, inhabited by many different ethnicities such as Greeks, Italians, Hispanics, African Americans, and longtime "Connecticut Yankee" residents. Many long-time residents are beginning to move out due to gentrification and are being replaced by wealthier residents.

Located at 41.103, -73.404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Norwalk, Connecticut, Neighborhoods in Connecticut

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a hands-on children's museum for ages 10 and under located at 303 West Avenue, in the Central section of Norwalk, Connecticut.

Located at 41.11, -73.4179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Children's museums in Connecticut, Culture of Norwalk, Connecticut, Buildings and structures in Norwalk, Connecticut, Museums in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Norwalk, Connecticut

Center for Contemporary Printmaking

'The Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) is a nonprofit multimedia studio and gallery in Norwalk, Connecticut, dedicated to the art of the print, including traditional and innovative printmaking, papermaking, book arts, digital processes, and related disciplines. Its stated mission is to support, preserve, and advance the art of original prints. It was founded in 1995 by Michael Costello, Grace Shanley, and Andrew Stasik.

Located at 41.1097, -73.4165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Norwalk, Connecticut, Culture of Norwalk, Connecticut, Art galleries in Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Norwalk, Connecticut, Printmaking

Mill Hill Historic Park

Mill Hill Historic Park in Norwalk, Connecticut is a living history museum composed of three buildings: the circa 1740 Governor Thomas Fitch IV "law office", the circa 1826 Downtown District Schoolhouse, and the 1835 Norwalk Town Hall; as well as a historic cemetery. The museum is also known as the Mill Hill Historical Complex in some references and the sign at the parking lot reads Norwalk Mill Hill Museum.

Located at 41.1175, -73.4095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Norwalk, Connecticut, Culture of Norwalk, Connecticut, History of Norwalk, Connecticut, Houses in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Museums in Fairfield County, Connecticut, History museums in Connecticut, Open air museums in Connecticut, Historical society museums in Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk rail accident

The Norwalk rail accident occurred on May 6, 1853 in Norwalk, Connecticut and was the first major U.S. railroad bridge disaster; 48 were killed when a train travelling at 50 mph plunged into the Norwalk Harbor off of an open draw (swing) bridge. The accident occurred on the New York and New Haven Railroad where it crosses a small inlet of Long Island Sound via a swing bridge.

Located at 41.1006, -73.4153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in the United States, Bridge disasters in the United States, Bridge disasters involving open moveable bridges, Railway accidents in 1853, Disasters in Connecticut, Rail transportation in Connecticut, 1853 in Connecticut, History of Norwalk, Connecticut, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, Long Island Sound, Transportation disasters in Connecticut

Saint Mary Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

St. Mary is a Roman Catholic church in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Located at 41.1148, -73.4145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic churches in Connecticut, Gothic Revival architecture in Connecticut, 1870s architecture in the United States, James Murphy buildings, Churches in Norwalk, Connecticut, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, 19th-century church buildings

St. Philip Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

St. Philip is a Roman Catholic church in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Located at 41.1222, -73.4124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic churches in Connecticut, Religious buildings completed in 1967, Churches in Norwalk, Connecticut

Saint Thomas the Apostle Church (Connecticut)

St. Thomas the Apostle is a Roman Catholic church in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle was established in 1935.

Located at 41.1055, -73.4044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic churches in Connecticut, 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Romanesque Revival architecture in Connecticut, Religious organizations established in 1935, Churches in Norwalk, Connecticut

Battle of Norwalk

The Battle of Norwalk (also Battle of West Rocks or Battle of the Rocks) was a series of skirmishes between American and British forces during the American Revolutionary War. The attack was one part of a series of raids on coastal Connecticut towns collectively known as Tryon's raid. The main battle was fought in Norwalk, Connecticut on July 12, 1779. British forces under General William Tryon arrived on July 10, 1779. They marched in a two pronged attack on either side of the Norwalk River.

Located at 41.1174, -73.4095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1779 in Connecticut, 1779 in the United States, Battles involving the United States, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Conflicts in 1779, Connecticut in the American Revolution, History of Norwalk, Connecticut