Things To Do
Cafe Dolce
Cafe Dolce is our favorite breakfast spot and always a treat. We love bringing Mable on a nice day to sit outside while enjoying our pastries and coffee. Bonus: it’s walking distance from The Watershed.
Calf Pasture Beach
A great way to take in The Long Island Sound and see more of why we love Norwalk. Enjoy one of the walking loops next to the beach and definitely make your way to the pier.
The Maritime Aquarium
A Norwalk staple that is fun for the whole fam! They have 3 “touch tanks” where you can feel the sharks, jellyfish and stingrays. The aquarium is located in the waterfront area of SoNo (South Norwalk). In this vibrant neighborhood, you’ll find lots of shops, restaurants and a trail along the Long Island Sound.
Stew Leonard's
A grocery store?? More like the “Disneyland of dairy stores” according to the New York Times. You can’t say you’ve been to Fairfield County if you didn’t go to Stew Leonard’s. It’s a Connecticut rite of passage and has singing fruits and veggies, a petting zoo and the best frozen yogurt. We recommend the pistachio. Stew Leonard’s holds the record for Ripley’s Believe It or Not: world’s largest dairy store.
New Canaan Nature Center
The New Canaan Nature Center is focused on environmental education, offering interactive exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on programs for both children and adults. These activities are designed to help visitors learn about local flora, fauna, and conservation practices
Cranbury Park & Gallagher Mansion
1930 Tudor Revival mansion with Great Lawn and over 200 acres of wooded trails.
Grace Farms
We find this sanctuary to be an ultra peaceful place to enjoy nature, attend a tea service or visit the art museum. We even had our first snowshoeing experience here. Although admission is free to the public, you’ll still need to make a reservation for a visit on their website.
The Glass House
A National Trust for Historic Preservation site that showcases modern architecture and other art exhibits.