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Kayak for a Cause

Kayak for a Cause is a non-profit kayaking fundraiser that takes place annually on Long Island Sound on the eastern coast of the United States. A group of several-hundred kayakers cross the Sound from Norwalk, Connecticut to the north shore of Long Island and return as they raise money for local and national charities. The current route for the crossing is 12.5 miles long and leaves from Calf Pasture Beach in East Norwalk, Connecticut and lands in Crab Meadow Park in Northport, New York.

Located at 41.0841, -73.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Norwalk, Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Long Island Sound, Northport, New York

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.
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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.
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Calf Pasture Beach

Calf Pasture Beach is an historically significant park and beach in East Norwalk, Connecticut along Long Island Sound. The area of the park lands (including adjacent Shady Beach Park and Taylor Farm Park) is approximately 35 acres . The beach is accessible by road or by public transit; Norwalk Transit District provides direct bus service to the park and the East Norwalk Metro-North station is about one mile to the north along Calf Pasture Beach Road, Gregory Ave, and East Ave.

Located at 41.0841, -73.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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 2 miles away.
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Norwalk Harbor

Norwalk Harbor is a recreational and commercial harbor and seaport at the estuary of the Norwalk River where it flows into Long Island Sound in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. The last portion of the Norwalk River from the head of navigation near Wall Street in Central Norwalk to the Long Island Sound forms Norwalk Harbor. It is a federal navigation channel of the "recreational and small commercial harbor" variety.

Located at 41.0901, -73.406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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.
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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 2 miles away.
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