South Norwalk Historic District (SoNo)

South Norwalk is an area that has been revitalized and now brings locals and tourists to the area for dining, entertainment and education. The area is nicknamed SoNo or sometimes just called Downtown. The area is filled with restaurants and lounges, as well as several museums and galleries. It is considered the center of Norwalk's restaurant and nightlife culture. The area is home to the post office, the cinema, several banks, the Maritime Aquarium, the Railroad Switch Museum and the Metro-North Railroad station. It is also where the annual Arts Celebration is held. There are a number of historic features in the area including the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge, the South Main and Washington Streets Historic District, the Haviland and Elizabeth Streets-Hanford Place Historic District and the Beth Israel of Norwalk/Westport building. This building was constructed in 1906 and is considered Moorish Revival in style. It is the only example of a wood frame synagogue in an urban area and is listed on the National Register. It is also the only known synagogue in the state that features Moorish domes. Visitors to the area can spend time touring the museums and enjoying the variety of restaurants available to them. If you are visiting Norwalk, the SoNo district is a great place to find accommodations because it is close to so many of the town's attractions.