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What Else is in SoNo?
The Maritime Aquarium is in the heart of the historic waterfront neighborhood of South Norwalk, affectionately called SoNo. This busy area is alive with boutiques, cafes, and eclectic shops by day; movie theaters, nightclubs and fine restaurants by night. SoNo's eateries and shops are just a short walk from The Maritime Aquarium.
For information on tourism in Connecticut, visit: www.tourism.state.ct.us. Learn more about attractions and events in Coastal Fairfield County, visit: www.coastalCT.com
Norwalk Seaport Association
Founded in 1978, the Norwalk Seaport Association is now lower Fairfield County’s most active nonprofit organization devoted to maritime preservation, education and to the area’s seafaring heritage.
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Hotels and Packages
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If you’re making your visit to The Maritime Aquarium part of an extended trip, you’ll need a place to stay. The hotels listed below offer their guests either discounted Aquarium admission vouchers or packages that include Aquarium vouchers.
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Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa – Stamford
(800) 228-9290
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Hilton Garden Inn - Norwalk
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Packages
Metro-North Railroad offers a package through its One-Day Getaways that includes rail service to South Norwalk and admission to The Maritime Aquarium. For details, call 1-800-METRO-INFO or visit their web site.
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Splash Festival
With an appearance by the Bridgeport Bluefish, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Parade & Races (Noon Parade, 12:30-3:30 pm Races), a Clam Chowder Cook-Off, an International Children's Parade" at 4:00 pm, Multicultural Music & Dance Performances, Costumed Characters and Clowns, Special Maritime Aquarium Events and IMAX Presentations, Activities and Games, Storytelling and Poetry, Water Sports & Safety Demonstrations, Environmental Displays, Harbor Cruises and Tours of Sheffield Island Lighthouse, and MORE for people of all ages, this year’s Norwalk Harbor Splash festival promises to be the best ever!
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August
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SoNo Arts Celebration
SoNo's many art studios inspire the popular SoNo Arts Celebration, a street festival that takes over the neighborhood during the first weekend of each August.
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September
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Oyster Festival
Held every year on the weekend after Labor Day in Veteran’s Park (just across the bridge from The Maritime Aquarium), the Oyster Festival is one of the biggest annual celebrations in Connecticut. Browse three circus-size tents of crafts, enjoy amusement rides with the kids, check out the "Big Boy Toys" tent, or sample a wide variety of food and music late into the night.
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