Les meilleurs hôtels à Norwalk

Seagulls and high technology: that's Norwalk. While its scenic location on the Long Island Sound has made it one of the most popular boating communities in the area, it has also become an attractive place for businesses to roost. In the 1920s, with the creation of the communter train, Norwalk became a summer resort home for New Yorkers wanting to get out of the big city that lay just 40 miles northwest, but Norwalk is now probably best known as a research industrial center with over 200 manufacturers. In 1987, "Money" magazine rated the city the second best place in the United States to live and work. Want to forget about work? The Norwalk Seaport Association on Water Street sponsors ferry rides to Sheffield Island during the summer. A number of beaches are also within driving distance, including Calf Pasture Beach (Norwalk), Weed Beach (Darien) and Shippan Point (Stamford). When visiting South Norwalk's shops and galleries, try to be there for the August Arts Celebration or in early September for the Oyster Festival. And visitors who like a little history with dinner will want to visit the New England Brewery Company's museum of brewing located at its restaurant.