The SoNo Collection opened in October of 2019, and like most of the retail businesses, struggled to find its path forward through the COVID pandemic. These days though, many of the stores have mastered the
Just north of I-95 and on the northern boundary of South Norwalk lies the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, one of Norwalk’s iconic attractions. Built in 1868, during a period known as the Gilded Age, the 62 room mansion once graced
Most museums tend to stay put, but in Norwalk, history has been on the move. Once housed in the former South Norwalk City Hall, the museum was part of the historic district that denied SoNo.
Getting Food To Others SoNo is home to many restaurants and food-insecure individuals and families, so Beinfield Architecture P.C. and Food Rescue US have launched SONO COOKS to help out both, You can help by making a small donation here:
Many businesses have gotten creative with their offerings during these challenging times of COVID-19. Particularly those who are in the business of keeping us healthy and well. Yoga studios are utilizing technology to keep us
With Thanksgiving behind us, we are now into Christmastime meriment. You could take the easy route, order online, or trek to the local parking lot filled with trees. Or you could go all New Englan,
Between May and September the Seaport Association runs cruises to Sheffield Island. The Island is home to the Sheffield Light House, a two-story building that once warned boats of the rocky coast dotted with islands
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
SONO SWITCH TOWER MUSEUM SoNo is filled with train trestles and the intersection of Washington Street and North/South Main streets is the critical trestle that carries Metro Northcommuters up and down the shoreline. It is
A Second Look at Norwalk’s Mid-Century Modern Architecture Last year, Norwalk Preservation Trust’s Mad Men Modern tour gave participants an inside look at the Modernist movement in architecture as it played out in Norwalk. For a look
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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,
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
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
With Thanksgiving behind us, we are now in full Christmastime fun. You could sit back an order a tree of Amazon, or hop in a car and make a field trip of it by cutting
Address: 107 June Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 Phone: (203) 322-4984 Website: http://www.meadfarm.com/ Mead Farm is one of the oldest horse riding establishment in Stamford with a history dating back to 1928. They offer year-round lessons for
Address: 280 Ocean Drive East, Stamford, CT 06902 Website: https://www.shippantrot.com/ For almost 20 years, the Shippan Turkey Trot has raised money for Pacific House, formally known as the Stamford Shelter for the Homeless with 100% of the
Address: 980 Hope St, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 890-9642 Website: http://www.familytreeyoga.net/ Family Tree Yoga Center offers classes, workshops, and support/playgroups for the whole family. Family Tree Yoga is a haven for families in Fairfield County
Address: 129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 940-2305 Website: http://fairgatefarm.com/ Fairgate Farm is a volunteer-powered, thriving and socially responsible community garden located in the heart of the Vita Health & Wellness District, which is
Address: 1000 Hope St, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 298-4644 Website: https://deadlockedescaperooms.com/ Solve puzzles and riddles using only clues and your brain to get you out of the escape room! DeadLocked Escape Rooms is appropriate for
Address: 1125 Cove Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 977-4728 Website: http://tcrink.com/ Terry Conners Ice Rink, located in beautiful Cove Island Park in Stamford has served the skaters of Stamford and its surrounding neighbors since 1973.
Address: 4 Largo Dr, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 968-2872 Website: https://bvacademy.com/ Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy believes in the power of education and the transforming effect it can have on athletes. Every interaction is an opportunity
Address: 2000 W Main St, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 978-1333 Website: https://www.greatplay.com/stamford Great Play makes it fun for kids ages 6 months to 12 years old to develop motor skills, sports skills, fitness and coordination
Address: 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 322-1669 Website: http://www.stleofair.com/ For almost 40 years, St. Leo Fair has been an annual end-of-summer carnival put on by the St. Leo Catholic Parish in the Newfield
Address: 76 Viaduct Rd, Stamford, CT 06907 Phone: (203) 569-3131 Website: http://www.ctdancecenter.com/ Connecticut Dance Center serves as a welcoming home where students of all ages and levels can discover their passion for dance while challenging their
