Norwalk
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Built in 1864, this National Historic Landmark is known as America’s first chateau. The 62-room Victorian palace boasts inlaid woodwork, stenciled walls, guided and audio tours, and a skylit rotunda. Movie buffs will love this stop, as it was the set for the Stepford Wives, both the original and remake.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Visiting the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is like taking a step into the marine life and culture of the Long Island Sound. Explore such delights as an IMAX theatre, aquarium with sharks, giant sea turtles and over 1,000 other marine animals, interactive exhibits, boat building classes.
Minimum Time Required: 2 hours
Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Ferry
Picturesque narrated cruise of Norwalk Harbor to Sheffield Island on 49-passenger, covered-deck motor vessel; tour historic 10-room lighthouse and nature trail; picnic area. Ferry departs from Hope Dock in South Norwalk.
Minimum Time Required: 2.5 hours
