Norwalk Apartments for Rent

About Norwalk

The Connecticut Turnpike and Merit Parkway dissect this city providing great commuting options towards New York or New Haven areas from Norwalk apartments. The waterfront community along the Long Island Sound features a large harbor area central to the community. The city is home to the Norwalk Hospital and a technical community college. Residents can access to a light rail passenger train to New Haven at several locations. Many large and well-known companies make their home in Norwalk such as Xerox, Pepperidge Farm and Applera Corporation.

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk specializes in exhibits on the marine life and ecology of Long Island Sound. You can take a tour of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, a 62-room Victorian era mansion where you can view original period furniture, architecture and stunning views. While there, kids will enjoy a visit to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children which is located nearby.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy many parks and trails to explore such as the Norwalk Harbor Walk, a trail that leads around the harbor area and the River Valley Trail a former rail line along the Norwalk River being developed into a paved path for walking and biking. You can view many of the historic sites and beautiful vistas near your Norwalk apartment walking or bike riding along the trails. A popular destination here is the Norwalk Islands where you can take a day trip by boat to explore, bird watch or spend an evening camping. Each September, Norwalk holds its Oyster Festival celebrating one of the community’s history in the Oyster industry. The Norwalk Boat Show and Harbor Splash are two other popular annual events here. Calf Pasture Beach is a small beach area where you can access the water and where many events are held.

A post office in Norwalk is located at 190 East Avenue. The phone number is 203-838-6674.

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