Norwalk's historic city center features quaint shops and the nostalgic sidewalk life of a small town. Visitors can browse antique stores and boutiques, then enjoy live music performances at an original Schine Theatre.
Thrill seekers shouldn't miss one of the nationally-televised drag races at the newly expanded Summit Motorsports Park, home to the National Hot Rod Association Nationals and Norwalk's own "Night Under Fire" fireworks extravaganza.
For a more leisurely pace, enjoy a movie at the Star View Drive-In Theatre, visit the Firelands Museum, or curl up with a book at uptown Norwalk's historic Carnegie Library.
Outdoor enthusiasts can hike through Veteran's Memorial Park, which features playgrounds, lakeside picnic areas and fishing. The city also maintains 16 parks and the Aquatic Center, with indoor and outdoor pools, along with a spiral water slide.
If golf is your bag, visit Sycamore Hills Golf Course just outside of the city center. Attracting players throughout northern Ohio, Norwalk's highly-acclaimed Eagle Creek Golf Club is rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest and a few minutes' south of the city.
Twenty minutes to the north, discover Lake Erie's waterfront attractions and world-famous Cedar Point Amusement Park, which boasts the most rides and roller coasters on Earth.
