Exploring Coastal New England

Discover historic coastal America by visiting harbors in Maine, dining out in Connecticut, walking New Hampshire's shore, sailing in Rhode Island, and exploring the insider’s Nantucket.

Connecticut’s Urban Gem

South Norwalk promises nightlife, shopping, and waterfront dining―plus a little taste of heaven.

Kindra Clineff, Writer Susan Cullen Anderson

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Sweet Stay

With the restaurants, shops, and nightlife in SoNo, a weekend trip is definitely in order. Visitors can choose from a chain hotel or two in Norwalk proper, or look for more-upscale inns in surrounding towns. The Roger Sherman Inn in New Canaan has comfortable rooms in a lovely neighborhood, just a 15-minute drive away.

Before going back to the car, though, out-of-towners should stop by Chocopologie one more time to pick up something divine for the road. Fritz sells a sampler box of truffles that will make the drive a lot sweeter.