Norwalk

Nestled in the suburbs of Norwalk is Broad River, a neighborhood that’s convenient to major thoroughfares and nearby urban amenities but also boasts a strong community identity of its own. “Broad River is one of the more affordable places in the area that is also pretty well-located; it’s close to the highway and Route 123, which leads up into New Canaan,” says Joe Balestriere, Norwalk’s top-selling Realtor with the Balestriere Team at William Raveis. Residents driving down Route 123, or New Canaan Avenue, can find a number of places bearing the neighborhood’s name, including Broad River Church, the Broad River Animal Hospital and Broad River Park. One of the neighborhood’s biggest perks is its commercial area and walkability; residents can find boutique shops, local food markets and various dining options situated along New Canaan Ave. Residential streets branch off this main road and are lined with single-family homes. Single-family homes here reflect a range of architectural styles and are often situated on smaller, nature-filled lots. “A lot of the homes were built in the early to mid-1900s,” Balestriere says. “Some of the more character-rich homes are Colonial styles that were built in the 1920s through the 50s.” He adds that Cape Cod dwellings can also be commonly found throughout the neighborhood. Additional home styles include bungalows, ranch-style residences and traditional properties. The median price of a single-family home in “the past three years is approximately $475,000, with most properties selling between roughly $400,000 and $700,000,” Balestriere says. He also adds that there are about 30 to 40 multifamily properties in the area, as well as two senior living facilities, one of which is called Brightview on New Canaan and offers award-winning assisted living and memory care services. K-12 students here are served by the Norwalk Public Schools District, which receives an overall B-plus rating from Niche. Silvermine Elementary is a C-plus-rated primary school where young learners can start their academic journeys. Students can then continue on to either Ponus Ridge Middle or West Rocks Middle School, which are rated C-plus and B-minus, respectively. Norwalk High School is a B-plus-rated secondary institution that offers several pathway options for students, including a Digital Media & Communications Academy and a performing arts program. At the Tower Plaza shopping center along New Canaan Avenue, residents can browse floral arrangements and bouquets at Broad River Flowers or sit down for a manicure at the Banana Nails beauty salon. Angelo’s Specialties is a local Italian delicatessen offering a unique food market, fresh cold cuts and catering options. Also at Tower Plaza is Liz-Sue Bagels II, which Balestriere says is a popular spot with a reputation for delicious homemade bagels. Across the street is Uncle Joe’s Pizza, a family restaurant and bar that’s been in business since 1937. Down the road, additional food and produce can be found at Oriental Food Market, an Asian grocery store, and the Super 7 Food Market, a convenience store with a deli. Residents looking for a wider range of groceries can head to the nearby Stop & Shop at Main Avenue Shopping Plaza, located less than 2 miles away from the neighborhood. Broad River is a triangle-shaped neighborhood bounded by three major roads: Merritt Parkway, Route 7 and New Canaan Avenue. “The Route 7 connector gets you right to I-95,” Balestriere says. Interstate 95 runs through Norwalk’s downtown area and travels south into New York City. According to Balestriere, a large population of people who move to the Norwalk area are commuters looking for more affordable housing options. 2 miles north of Broad River is Merritt 7 Train Station, where commuters can catch a train into New York City or the city of Danbury. Public transportation in the area is operated by Norwalk Transit; at the Spring Hill & Ponus stop, residents can catch the bus to travel into the city’s downtown area. Broad River Park is a small neighborhood outdoor space with a couple of recreational amenities. “I used to play soccer there; the park also has two tennis courts,” Balestriere says, also adding that the Broad River Homes retirement facility is situated right next to the park. In addition to the tennis courts, Broad River Park also has two baseball fields and a small playground. “The Norwalk River Valley Trail will run through the neighborhood and connect down to the beach, once it is fully completed,” Balestriere says. “It will eventually extend all the way to Danbury.” The trail is 10 feet wide and allows locals to run, bike and go for a walk on a designated pedestrian path away from busy roads. Residents are only a mile away from entertainment spots in Norwalk’s downtown scene, including several museums, the Maritime Aquarium and District Music Hall, a concert venue that also hosts seminars and dance parties. “Norwalk has been really ramping up their community events recently,” Balestriere says. One popular annual celebration is the well-attended Memorial Day Parade, which kicks off at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Brookside, a suburb of historic Norwalk, is poised between South Norwalk (SoNo), Norwalk and Rowayton. “It’s convenient for commuters because they have access to Interstate 95 and the South Norwalk train station,” says Emiliano Navarro, Realtor with the Navarro Team at Keller Williams Realty, who has lived in the area for more than 15 years. “They also have proximity to the water and to SoNo — mostly young people live in SoNo, but there is a lot to do there.” In Brookside, red maples tower over single-family homes and two-lane residential streets meet paved, private driveways. Brookside’s location puts it close to beaches in East Norwalk, including Calf Pasture Beach, less than 5 miles away, which Norwalk residents can access with a pass. Locals can also drive about 3 miles to Rowayton’s Bayley Beach. Flax Hill Park in Brookside offers a basketball court and playground, as well as plenty of green space in summer and a prime hill for sledding in winter. To get a feel for the area’s pastoral roots, Fodor Farm has a community garden at the site of a historic farm, and kids can visit Getner Farms for horseback riding lessons. Children who have an interest in theater can sign up for summer camps at the Crystal Theater or audition for their productions throughout the year. There is also a nearby Sky Zone trampoline park for indoor recreation. As Brookside itself is mainly residential, locals can drive to neighboring communities to find dining and retail establishments. In Rowayton, about 2 miles south, there is a gourmet market, as well as a seafood restaurant with views of the water and locally caught fare. In SoNo, there are boutique shops and The SoNo Collection, an indoor mall with Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s as anchor stores. “SoNo has several great restaurants,” Navarro says. “Tablao serves Spanish tapas, and Match has American cuisine — it has good vibes. For a weekend lunch, I like The Spread.” Along Connecticut Avenue, there is a ShopRite and Trader Joe’s for groceries and strip malls with big-box national retail stores, including REI and Kohl’s. The Brookside neighborhood has many options for homebuyers. Condos begin in the upper $200,000 range and top out at more than $500,000. Condo owners can expect to pay $200 to $400 in monthly association fees. Most single-family residences were built from the mid- to late 1900s and cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Some two-bedroom bungalows from the mid-1900s or older homes in need of repairs may sell for slightly less, and new traditional homes located closer to Rowayton often go for more than $1 million. A few homeowners have converted their single-family homes to duplexes or have added rental cottages on their properties to supplement the cost of their mortgages. Norwalk Transit buses stop along Lowe Street and Soundview Avenue, but not all residential streets have sidewalks for safe pedestrian travel to and from bus stops. Commuters also have access to two Metro-North train stations — one in South Norwalk and the other in Rowayton. The trains run west to Grand Central Station and east to New Haven. For air travel, the closest option is Westchester County Airport, less than 20 miles away, which offers direct flights to more than 15 locations. Interstate 95 also runs directly past Brookside, connecting residents to the entire Eastern Seaboard. There is a Level II Trauma Center in the Norwalk Hospital, which is an academic hospital located just a few blocks north of Connecticut Avenue. Brookside residents will find several annual festivals in and around SoNo. Locals can participate in the annual Garaval SoNo 5K in October or visit the SoNo Arts Festival, where they can view works from more than 100 artists and enjoy live music. The arts festival usually takes place in summer. “One of the biggest events in the Norwalk area Is the Norwalk Oyster Festival,” Navarro says. This event is located at Veteran's Memorial Park, just across the Norwalk River from SoNo. Area children may start their learning at Brookside Elementary School, where there is a focus on kindness and accepting diversity; the school gets a B-minus Niche score. They can further their education at B-rated Roton Middle School. At Brien McMahon High School, which earns an A-minus, students can pursue a wide variety of interests, from varsity sports to marching band. They can also choose from over 20 clubs, including an esports club, one for budding stock market investors and another for those interested in cosmetology. Because Brookside is close to the Long Island Sound, some properties in the area are at risk of flooding, particularly those in low-lying areas and along waterways. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also assesses Norwalk to be at a high risk of strong winds and ice storms.

Roads weave up and down hills in the residential parts of Downtown Norwalk, while a bustling Main Street stretches almost two miles through the neighborhood. “There is always something popping up in this area,” says Susan Hanson, a Realtor of 20 years and the Sales Vice President with William Raveis Real Estate. “There is always something different, something new opening all the time.” Just two miles from the Long Island Sound and its beaches, Downtown Norwalk is covered with towering trees and bushes, with a sea breeze reminding residents of the closeness of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents can experience a quiet suburban life while still remaining close to the main attractions. Riverfront homes are rare, but condominiums on the water are more common. Condos in general can cost between $200,000 and $650,000. “A lot of folks are looking for condos, but the more residential streets are where you’ll see many first-time home buyers,” says Hanson. “The homes are lovely and at a lower price point than in New York City.” While Downtown Norwalk has ranch and raised ranch homes, Cape Cod and Colonial Revival styles are a more common sight. Raised ranch and ranch homes can sell starting around $350,000 and reach $670,000. With a median price of $455,000, some condos and neighborhoods are part of homeowners associations. Cape Cod homes with a tuck-in garage can begin around $420,000 and reach up to $630,000 while Colonial Revivals can begin selling around $360,000 and can reach up to $750,000 with a rare few crossing the $1 million mark. Explore Main Avenue and grab dessert from Forever Sweet Bakery, have a Venezuelan lunch and sip a fresh-squeezed margarita at Valencia Luncheria, or dine on Filipino food at Zul Café and Grill. “I always try out the new spots,” says Hanson. “When I hear of something new opening, I call up one of my friends or co-workers and we go check it out.” For groceries, shop at Stew Leonard’s or the Stop & Shop. Despite the number of businesses in the area, there is still a small-town feel. “I always see someone I know when I’m picking up groceries,” Hanson says. “Just the other day, my husband came home from the store and told me who he ran into.” The SoNo Collection for stores such as Nordstrom is just south of Interstate 95, the eastern boundary of the neighborhood. Explore the new exhibits at Stepping Stones Children’s Museum, where play is taken very seriously and tour The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, an incredible Second Empire-style country house constructed in 1864 set to reopen in the fall of 2024 following mechanical upgrades. The Norwalk Green, a greenspace with a gazebo and benches, also hosts a summer concert series. Row with Norwalk River Rowing or relax on the beach at Calf Pasture Beach. Children living in Downtown Norwalk can begin school at the Tracey Magnet School for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade where students can participate in service projects around the neighborhood. At West Rocks Middle School, for sixth through eighth graders, students can participate in the National Junior Honors Society. Both schools earn a B-minus from Niche. Norwalk High School earns a B-plus from Niche and offers students the opportunity to participate in over 50 clubs and activities. Both West Rocks Middle and Norwalk High are available to the public when school is not in session. “One of the neat things about the schools is that many of them turn into parks when the afternoon bell rings,” Hanson says. Mathews Park not only has the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, this 17-acre park also allows children and adults to run around in Devon’s Place playground and splash pad or the jogging path that weaves through the park. New York City is just under 50 miles to the south by the New Haven Line. “Sometimes we take the train, and sometimes we drive,” Hanson says. “It just depends on traffic and if we’re going to see a show.” Downtown Norwalk is also home to the Norwalk Transit – Wheels Hub, where bus routes begin before crossing all over the city.

Less than 3 miles north of downtown Norwalk, Cranbury is a residential neighborhood with a strong sense of community. "It's got a great neighborhood vibe," says Brian Appel, a Realtor with Higgins Group. "There are lots of cul-de-sacs that are great for block parties." Students study within the Norwalk School District, which is graded an overall B-plus on Niche. There are several nature trails and outdoor experiences to be had in Cranbury, which is predominantly covered in thick trees and wetlands. Though the neighborhood is mostly residential, shops and restaurants fill the southwest side of town along Main Street, Wall Street and Westport Avenue. Residents can also spend a day in Westport, which is about 3 miles east via Cranbury Road. The streets in Cranbury are shaded by tall trees, with paved sidewalks and slow speed limits to encourage strolls around town. A walk around the neighborhood will reveal Mid-century modern and contemporary styles. “Be prepared to pay over asking price. It's a seller's market and there are lots of interested buyers out there,” Appel says. For a three-bedroom split-level or raised ranch homes, prices fall between $450,000 and $750,000. Expansive traditional or Colonial-inspired estates sit on cul-de-sacs or large lots and can cost between $800,00 and over $1 million. Students here can first attend Cranbury Elementary School, graded a B on Niche. “Cranbury Elementary School is brand-new. They just completely knocked it down and built a new one, with this year's classes using the new school,” says Joe Balestriere at William Raveis Real Estate, Norwalk’s top-selling Realtor from 2020 through 2023 and a Norwalk local. "It has a great reputation, which is why Cranbury has such a strong school rating." For sixth through eighth grade, students can attend either Nathan Hale Middle School or West Rocks Middle School, both of which are graded a B-minus on Niche. All students in the area can move on to Norwalk High School, which has a B-plus, and offers popular extracurricular programs for students, including clubs for 3D printing, film, and creative writing. Cranbury Park in town has wooded trails and an orchard for strolling around during a warm day. Locals can play 18 holes of disc golf or explore one of the finest homes in town, a Tudor Revival mansion built in the 1930s by Edward Beach Gallaher. "People enjoy going to the Gallaher Mansion. It's a popular tourist attraction," says Appel. The mansion is a popular venue for weddings and events and adds architectural beauty and an air of ambiance to the park. The Earthplace nature preserve hosts an Arbor Day festival called “Toast to the Trees,” as well as several summer camp programs and weekly lectures and gatherings for outdoor enthusiasts. Though this is mostly a residential area, the Cranbury Shopping Center in the middle of the neighborhood has a supermarket, a few small restaurants, a dentist office and liquor store. Residents can travel south to Westport Avenue for familiar stores like Whole Foods, Marshalls and Petco. Stew Leonard’s is a regional indoor market with baked goods, produce, flowers and buffets of takeaway food. Owned and operated by brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci, both the Osteria Romana and Romanacci Italian restaurants “are places that people love. I enjoy them, too. Osteria, in particular, has great ambiance,” Balestriere says. Both restaurants serve homemade Italian meals like pollo piccata, handmade pizzas and from-scratch pasta. Up Main Street are locally owned restaurants, such as Dry Dock Bar & Grill, known for its brunch and chicken and waffles. Forever Sweet Bakery is great for picking up cake pops or cupcakes, while Zul Cafe and Grill serves Filipino cuisine. Italia Pizzeria Restaurant is family-run and features classic Italian American entrees. Locals of Cranbury can travel 3 miles away to Norwalk, which has several attractions such as the Maritime Aquarium, Calf Pasture Beach and the District Music Hall. The nearest train station is 5 miles south in South Norwalk, which is a commuter rail stop for the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line. "Myself and a few other local realtors have moved a lot of New Yorkers to the area," Appel says. He says that the area is desirable because it is quieter than New York, "but it's close to Norwalk & Westport's downtown and it's easy to commute from. You can hop on I-95, the train or Merritt Parkway and it's less than an hour to the city.” Cranbury is also about 4 miles away from Norwalk Hospital, which can be reached via Newton Avenue.

East Norwalk, Connecticut is a New England beach town that feels removed from city life yet remains conducive to it. “It’s very quaint, family-friendly and it’s right along the water,” says Realtor Gloria Dillard with Keller Williams Gold Coast, an area resident of 20 years. “It attracts commuters who work in New York City but want a more relaxed, suburban lifestyle.” Although it is just a brief train ride from Manhattan, East Norwalk feels a world apart from the rush of the Big Apple. Kids ride bikes along broad seaside paths to the shore, stopping for huge soft serve ice cream cones along the way. People of all ages row boats in the river, cast lines into the Long Island Sound or simply enjoy reading on the porches of their bungalow. With a popular golf club and renowned restaurants within reach, East Norwalk is a small town with plenty of heart. East Norwalk residents are never far from looking out on the Long Island Sound. Calf Pasture Point is one of the most popular spots, equipped with a skatepark, a miniature golf course and a stretch of beach where locals can cast lines and fish from their lawn chairs. “Calf Pasture Beach is the city of Norwalk’s beach,” Dillard says. “There are lots of walking paths and biking paths. It’s just a great beachfront community.” Shady Beach Park is right next door to Calf Pasture and features picnic tables, swing sets and a playground. Four-legged friends will enjoy a trip to Taylor Farm Dog Park, where they can run in open fields or swim in the pond. Shorehaven Golf Club is a private course founded in 1924 with a unique 18-hole course that will thrill golf enthusiasts. East Norwalk is a typical New England beach town where Colonial and Craftsman cottages are often found next to beach-side bungalows. A three-bedroom Colonial closer to the interstate begins around $550,000, with prices for three-bedroom Craftsman Foursquares rising over $1 million closer to the shore. The area is quickly growing in popularity, leading to new development along the shoreline. “Unfortunately, a lot of the older, smaller beach houses are being taken down, and new construction is replacing it,” Dillard says. “If buyers are interested, though, now is the time to get in before it starts to outprice the area. It’s rapidly developing.” East Norwalk is just a short train ride from Manhattan, but residents do not need to leave their home when looking for things to do. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is just across the river from the neighborhood, so local children can learn about the salt marshes of the Long Island Sound or watch the river otters scamper about. Norwalk is also home to the National Havoc Robot League, the largest and most accessible robot combat league in the world. Visitors can cheer on their favorite robots and operators in a series of tournaments, hosted every other month beginning in April. East Norwalk residents can stop in at Harbor Harvest for locally sourced organic groceries, but they will have to drive 1.5 miles and cross the river for the nearest CTown Supermarket. The nearest Walmart is also across the river, 3 miles from the neighborhood on Route 1 and next door to The Home Depot. However, locals do not need to leave the neighborhood to find excellent restaurants. Harbor Lights offers beautiful views of the Norwalk River and a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and Mr. Frosty’s is an area staple for the kind of soft-serve ice cream one expects from a classic beach town. Students in East Norwalk are zoned for Marvin Elementary School, which receives a B-minus from Niche. Marvin Elementary is located along Calf Pasture Beach Road and is within walking distance of the shoreline. Students then attend Nathan Hale Middle School, also a B-minus. Nathan Hale recently published the first edition of its Family Cookbook, made up of recipes donated by students and their families. They finish at Norwalk High School, which earns a B-plus and competes with its cross-town rival McMahon High in an annual Thanksgiving football game. Interstate 95 runs along the northern border of East Norwalk, but residents do not need to drive to get around. The Norwalk Transit District’s WHEELS bus has two routes through East Norwalk. The Route 7 line loops from the beach up to Route 1 past Norwalk High School, while the Route 11 line commutes across the river to shopping destinations in South Norwalk. Residents can also catch the Metro-North railway at East Norwalk train station, which ferries passengers to New York City’s Grand Central Station in roughly 90 minutes. “East Norwalk station is being renovated currently,” Dillard says. “They’re making improvements to help locals who commute to New York.” The renovations are scheduled to be completed by April 2024.

Beginning in 1880, wooden rollercoasters, carousels and a Ferris wheel adorned the Long Island Sound shore of Rowayton, a Norwalk village formerly home to the Roton Point Amusement Park. Though a hurricane destroyed the park in 1938, the peninsula still teems with coastal green space and historic prestige. “There’s so much to do within the community, and the peninsula is only 1.38 square miles, so everyone knows everyone,” says Tammy Langalis, a Realtor with William Raveis Real Estate and a Rowayton resident. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, lifeguards sit atop tall white Adirondack chairs on 10-acre Bayley Beach, which features views of a red and white lighthouse about a mile offshore. Sailing dinghies and catamarans launch at Roton Point Association, one of several boating facilities. The Rowayton Community Center and Library are in a renovated Tudor Revival stable and carriage house once owned by an early 20th-century steamboat tycoon. Locals ride bikes to Rowayton Avenue, where small marinas, clapboard-facade restaurants and Pinkney Park line the saltwater Five Mile River. Interstate 95, also known as the Connecticut Turnpike, and the Rowayton Train Station span the neighborhood’s northernmost edge, making New York City a little over an hour away. Most inland homes in Rowayton’s northern area were built between the 1950s and ‘70s. Concrete steps lead to three-bedroom Cape Cod cottages on quarter-acre lots dotted with eastern white pine and sugar maple trees. Stone walls and blue hydrangea bushes surround pastel-painted Queen Annes and other 19th-century homes closer to the village’s core. Rowayton’s waterfront properties are either from the early 1900s or early 2000s. Cobblestone driveways lead to two-car garages tucked under raised shingle styles. Rooftop decks tower over five-bedroom contemporary dwellings, overlooking private moorings and wooden docks stretching over the craggy shoreline. Buying in Rowayton typically costs between $800,000 and $3 million, a range higher than a Norwalk home’s average $650,000 selling price. Elevated water levels and storm surges put properties closest to the sound at a greater risk of flooding. Rowayton is also in Norwalk’s Sixth Taxing District, meaning 5% of property taxes go to the village, and the other 95% go to the city. “That 5% helps maintain Bayley Beach, Pinkey Park and the community center,” says Langalis, one of three taxing district commissioners. “It also funds garbage and leaf pick-up.” Tennis courts and a baseball diamond sit at the entryway of Bayley Beach on Pine Point Road, where trolleys used to drop off amusement park visitors. Today, beachgoers relax under umbrellas and swim to floating platforms atop calm water. Every September, shuttle boats take swimmers to the lighthouse from 1902 on Greens Ledge, where they begin the Ladrigan Swim Race, which ends at the beach. A Fourth of July fireworks show is part of The Rowayton Civic Association Summer Music Festival, which welcomes indie bands and beer vendors throughout July and August. Though taxes help cover beach maintenance, Rowayton residents still pay a one-time $30 fee for a summer parking pass, while non-residents have to pay $25 for every entrance. Wood benches and a white gazebo overlook the Five Mile River at Pinkney Park. Gravel paths weave between black-eyed Susans and pink milkweed wildflower patches. Locals bring blankets and camping chairs to the park for Shakespeare on the Sound, which produces a different play every June. Pups run around the grassy dog park, and tennis balls whack against rubber courts on Rowayton Community Center’s 6-acre green space off Highland Avenue. In addition to rentable meeting rooms, the library has weekly story times, card games and arts and crafts workshops. Across the street, the 1913 Elizabethan-style mansion was once a part of the same estate as the community center, but it’s now the Graham Capital Management office building. Rowayton also has a few recreational hubs that are not managed by the village. For instance, Farm Creek Preserve spans 16 acres along Sammis Street, offering hiking trails through cedar forests and salt marshes. Though its main facility and 18-hole golf course are 5 miles away in Darien, Wee Burn Country Club operates a summer-only beach club off Roton Avenue. White lounge chairs line the 60-foot-long private beach and surround the lap lane swimming pool. String lights illuminate the red-brick courtyard, where Beach Grille patrons enjoy seafood and steak dinners on linen-covered tables. Since 1960, the Roton Point Association has hosted numerous sailing competitions starting at its shingle-style clubhouse. The Green Fleet Regatta invites junior sailors to race around the peninsula at the end of July, while the Multihull Regatta is a competition for more seasoned boaters in September. Children can attend Rowayton Elementary School, graded a B-plus by Niche, and B-rated Roton Middle School, both located on the peninsula. They may continue to A-minus-graded Brien McMahon High School, which offers two pathway programs: one for healthcare and another for marine science. Sidewalk-lined Rowayton Avenue has numerous restaurants, art galleries and churches within walking distance. Blue awnings shade patio seating overlooking boat slips at Rowayton Seafood, located in an old lobster co-op from the early 19th century. “You have to make a dock reservation months in advance if you’re boating here,” says Langalis. “People from across the sound come specifically for the lobster rolls.” Local bands frequently perform in the parking lot alongside Rowayton Pizzeria, known for its thin-crust pies since 1975. Fresh flowers, seasonal produce and locally sourced meat stock shelves at Rowayton Market, originally an offloading port for groceries in 1753. Rotating contemporary paintings and black-and-white photography fill the Rowayton Arts Center, which also hosts crocheting workshops and sketching classes. A twisting cedar roof and stained-glass façade form the United Church of Rowayton, designed in 1962 with a shape often deemed similar to a seashell or billowing sail. Trader Joe’s, Costco and Stop & Shop are all less than 3 miles northwest of Rowayton in Darien. “All Rowaynites walk and bike, even though there aren’t sidewalks on every street,” says Langalis. “Commuters will even walk to the train station because the parking pass is $7 a day.” The Rowayton Train Station follows the Metro-North Railroad, offering direct rides to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Just 3 miles away from Rowayton, the Connecticut Turnpike makes New York City a 40-mile drive south and New Haven equidistant to the north. Norwalk Hospital is 4 miles northeast, and the Westchester County Airport is 25 miles northwest.