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Norwalk is a city 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.

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Norwalk has plenty of public transportation, buses and trains that create easy access to places all over the city. Train stations make it easy to get into Norwalk from all over the area. Most places can also be reached on foot within the different sections of the city.

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• The Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Phone: 203-852-0700, [1]. Daily 10AM-5PM (Jul, Aug until 6PM). Great aquarium, plus lots of hands-on exhibits, and an IMAX theater. Don't forget to feed the seals!

• Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Phone: 203-838-9799, [2]. Located in beautiful South Norwalk, the museum gives tourists a chance to go inside a landmark of the city.

• Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Av, Phone: 203-866-2744, [3]. Located in the Rowayton neighborhood. Experience the work of local artists. And discover the past of that part of the city.

• Silvermine Guild Art Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, [4]. The arts center brings in all different kinds of artists and performers. Class can also be taken by many different kinds of professionals.

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• 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!

• Sheffield Island Lighthouse, A quick boat ride out of the Norwalk Harbour it's beautiful and a once in a lifetime chance to see a real working lighthouse. Don't forget to pack a picnic, the island is home to some beautiful quiet spots that are perfect for a family outing.

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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!

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• SoNo Seaport Seafood, 100 Water St., Phone: 203-854-9483,[5]. For some authentic and fresh waterfront eating. A small restaurant complete with a bar and indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Very reasonable pricing and casual, it's easy to feel very comfortable as you crack open a lobster claw and a beer on the water!

• Chocopologie, South Main Street. And if you're a chocolate person then this is a great place to get your fix with every chocolate dish you can imagine!

• Oyster Festival[6] (first weekend after Labor Day) All the food you can imagine, great seafood and local specialties, it's also fun for the whole family complete with live entertainment, crafts and a games and ride section!

• Coromandel[7] Coromandel is an Indian restaurant on Washington Street. The garlic Naan (bread) here is amazing, any of Coromandel's Saag (spinach) or Gosht (lamb) dishes will make your day. The Tandoori Chicken and lunch buffet are also excellent.

• Overton's[8] Overton's is the local hot dog / hamburger shack. Cheap food and amazing view of the harbor make this a local favorite.

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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., 203-857-4224, [9] is the place for you, a low-key coffee shop with comfortable seating and good food.

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• Courtyard Norwalk, 474 Main Avenue, +1 203 849-9111, Toll-free: +1 800 647-7578, Fax: +1 203 849-8144, [10].

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