Outdoors

Oak Hills Golf Course Norwalk CT

Oak Hills Golf Course

Oak Hills is a municipal golf course that offers tennis courts as well as nature trails for residents to enjoy. The 18-hole golf course opened in 1969 and currently has a rating of 70.3 and

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Veteran’s Park

Across from historic SoNo, in what is technically “East” Norwalk but is practically a part of the SoNo scene, is Veteran’s or Vet’s Park. This wide flat landscape was once, as many parks in America,

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Union Park Norwalk CT

Union Park

At the end of Mott Street you’ll find Union Park, another First Taxing District park that sits idle most days. The park is also the head, or end, or the Norwalk’s section of the Norwalk

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Freese Park

This is one of the few centrally located city parks and also overlooks the Norwalk River. Bellow the Wall Street Bridge the River widens as it flows out to the Norwalk Harbor, so Freese Park,

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Fodor Farm

A long time ago there was an actual farm here, mostly orchards, but a farm. If you pay attention to the street names, the agricultural history of Norwalk unfolds even though the land that once

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The Lime Restaurant Reopens

A favorite for those who enjoy organic and natural foods, The Lime Restaurant has reopened. Curbside Pick Up and delivery services are now available. Outdoor dining begins on Wednesday May 20th.  New Hours 11 am to

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The Norwalk Islands

You don’t have to prepare for a three hour tour, but New England weather can start to get rough. Just sit right back and let me tell you the tale of the Norwalk Islands. There are 25

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Stew Leonards

1969 was a pivotal year for history-making events, men landed on the moon, the Gap opened in San Francisco and the world’s largest dairy store (at least according to Ripley’s) opened in Norwalk. Today Stew Leonard’s, or

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Cranbury Park

Tucked up in the eastern side of northern Norwalk is Cranbury Park. It is a 200-acre park that is home to the Gallaher Mansion, which at present can only be viewed from the outside. The

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Cranbury Park

There’s 227 acres of park here that you can explore on trails and lawns. An 18 hole Disc Golf Course runs through it, and there are dog friendly areas. The park also features the Gallaher mansions,

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Calf Pasture Beach

Norwalk is surrounding by 35 islands and many of them are visible from Calf Pasture Beach. This makes Norwalk rather unique. And oh did we forget to mention there’s a sandbar that you can stroll

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Ripka’s Beach Cafe

Ripka’s is an unusual spot in Norwalk. It’s got the vibe of a beachside shack, yet the shack is more like a 1950s school room, cinderblock aesthetic, and the food covers the seaside fare you’d

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To The Lighthouse

There’s no way that Virginia Wolf wrote about Norwalk’s Sheffield Island Lighthouse in her book To The Lighthouse, but you can feel the sentiments from this quote: “With her foot on the threshold she waited a

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Take a Hike

This past March marked the 96th anniversary of the very first section of the Appalachian Trail opening. That 13. 5 mile section linked Bear Mountain, New York, to Harriman State Park in Arden, New York.

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Villa Italia Ristorante

Address: 26 Mill River St, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 348-7742 Website: http://villaitaliastamford.com/ Cuisine: Italian Villa Italia Ristorante is a family-run restaurant serving authentic, from-scratch, Italian and seafood dishes. Stamford’s best-kept secret since 1983, Villa Italia

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Long Ridge Tavern

Long Ridge Tavern is Stamford’s best restaurant for American food, specialty drinks, private parties & live entertainment from the areas best bands!  The charming restaurant is in a converted barn and features a cozy fireplace, an

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Judy’s Bar + Kitchen

Address: 927 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 890-9996 Website: http://judysbarandkitchen.com/ Cuisine: Southern, Soul Food, Barbeque Judy’s is pure Americana wrapped in casual surroundings for a neighborhood that’s on the move. House smoked meats

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Lock City Brewing Co.

Address: 54 Research Dr, Stamford, CT 06906 Phone: (203) 313-6454 Website: https://www.lockcitybrewing.com/ Cuisine: Beer Lock City Brewing is a craft beer brewery that opened up in 2015 in Stamford, CT. They have great control of the

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Brennan’s by the Beach

Address: 82 Iroquois Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 323-1787 Website: http://www.brennansbythebeach.com/ Cuisine: American Come sit and enjoy the relaxing, rustic atmosphere on the outdoor that sits 40 people while enjoying wings, Avocado fries, or a

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Teena’s Apizza

Address: 245 Main St, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (475) 619-9561 Website: https://www.teenasapizza.com/ Cuisine: Pizza New Haven-style pizza, locally known as apizza, is a style of Neapolitan pizza common in and around New Haven, Connecticut. It originated at

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Quatro Pazzi

Address: 269 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 324-7000 Website: http://www.quattropazzi.com/ Cuisine: Italian The Quattro Restaurant Group consists of fine Italian / Mediterranean restaurants throughout Fairfield County Connecticut. Spearheaded by acclaimed chef Biagio “Gino” Riccio,

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F.I.S.H Restaurant + Bar

Address: 245 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 724-9300 Website: http://www.fishstamford.com/ Cuisine: Seafood F.I.S.H. is Stamford’s fresh innovative seafood restaurant & bar brought to you by the Owners of Quattro Pazzi and Osianna. Enjoy a

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Lucky’s Classic Burger & Malt Shop

Address: 209 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 978-0268 Website: http://luckysclassic.com/ Cuisine: American, Burgers In downtown Stamford, CT there’s a hip joint called Lucky’s. It’s a place where you can get the best burger in

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Capriccio Cafe

Address: 189 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 356-9819 Website: http://www.capriccio-cafe.com/ Cuisine: Italian Welcome to Capriccio. Stamford’s Italian cafe that speaks European. It’s not all about pasta… It’s casual, It’s trendy, It’s an inviting place

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