Norwalk Car Rental Comparison

Norwalk is a small, yet very charming city in the state of Connecticut, with a population of 85.603 residents, as of the 2010 census. The name Norwalk comes from the Native American name Naramauke, meaning 'point of land'. Norwalk is also known as the Oyster Town, since the farming of oysters has long been important to the development of the city. Norwalk was purchased in 1640 by Roger Ludlow and it included the land between the Norwalk and Saugatuck Rivers. Although it is a small city, it has a lot of wonderful attractions to offer its tourists. Norwalk is an eclectic city, where the new and the old intermingle and create an original look and feel to the city. Norwalk offers a wide variety of accommodation and venues, where you can spend your time.

Top Attractions Within Norwalk

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is the perfect place to have a lot of fun and at the same time see different animals in the habitats created. The venue is very educational for children to play and enjoy learning about all the local marine animals, as well as ones from far away. There are even IMAX theaters that feature hit shows. The Aquarium has specialized displays that take you back to the maritime past of the world.

Sheffield Island Lighthouse is a wonderful place located in Sheffield Island, in Norwalk, with a 142 year old lighthouse, beautiful beaches and wildlife refuge that offer abundant summer fun for the visitors. You can even rent a catamaran for a cruise to the island, then tour the lighthouse, and observe the wildlife in their own natural habitat.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a great place in Norwalk for children to have fun and learn at the same time. There are five main galleries and over 100 hands on activities. As they see, hear, touch, feel and do, their minds venture to many new places. Children have the possibility of learning more interesting things about the history and evolution of the world.