The Maritime Aquarium: Area Attractions

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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. Stepping Stones Museum for Children,named one of America's Top 50 Children's Museums, features interactive exhibits, educational programs and fun fo rthe whole family. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is one of the earliest and finest surviving Second Empire Style country houses ever built in the United States. Tours are available. On a nice day, there is a foot path from the Aquarium along Oyster Shell Park to the grounds of the museum and mansion. Follow the links to learn more. About Norwalk, CT You can go to the City of Norwalk's web site for more information about Norwalk at www.norwalkct.org
Hotels and Packages
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.
	Courtyard by Marriott – Norwalk (203) 849-9111, (800) 647-7578
	Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa – Stamford (800) 228-9290
	The Westport Inn – Westport (203) 259-5236
	Hilton Garden Inn - Norwalk (203) 523-4000
	Metro North 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 site for more information follow this link: MetroNorth
Local Events
August
	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.
September
	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.