Broad River
Broad River Neighboring Silvermine, the Borad River neighborhood is sandwiched between Route 7 and Rte 123. Primarily single family residential, it is conveniently located near shopping corridors. Deeper Dive
East Norwalk
East Norwalk is one of the earliest settlements in what is now the City of Norwalk. Until 1913, East Norwalk was a town, and the remnants of that governance exist today in the form of Norwalk’s third taxing district. The third taxing district owns and operates its own electric and water utility. At the end of […]
Exploring Iconic Norwalk
Share what you love about Norwalk! Norwalk 2.0 brings back Iconic Norwalk as part of a multi-year story about what makes Norwalk stand out from the rest of Fairfield County. Be a part of the story. Follow us on Instagram or twitter, @discovernorwalk, and share the photos of places you love, like or enjoy.
Norwalk Arts District
The Arts District is undergoing many changes. Here’s a look at the response to the COVID shutdown, a look at various doorways in the district.
Whistleville, Norwalk’s Immigrant Village
By the middle of the 1800s Norwalk became a stop on the New York and New Haven Railroad line. The spur up to Danbury was quickly added, and the South Norwalk train station quickly became a bustling center of commercial activity. The area around the station became known as Whistleville, due to the frequency of trains chugging through the […]
Sono
TRENDY SONO At one point, SoNo, believe it or not, didn’t exist. It looks like it has always been here, because of the brick faced buildings but SoNo has its roots in an industrial past filled with warehouses and factories. The commercial center of South Norwalk got its start due to the proximity to water. […]
Silvermine
by Leigh Grant Silvermine is, for those who live here, a state of mind. It’s beautiful. A small river valley hosts varied wildlife, including otters, and is complemented by historic houses. The river winds, pools, and cascades over dams which in a heavy rain form spectacular waterfalls. At the center, an upscale restaurant and inn […]
