Location: Wilton
Top Things to do in Wilton
The 10 Best Things to Do in Wilton, United States
Wilton is an affluent town in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 18,062.
Restaurants in Wilton
1. Weir Farm National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
The summer home of J. Alden Weir, a pioneer of the American Impressionist movement.
Reviewed By nationalparkPa - PA
Our grandchildren loved working on their Jr. Ranger books here. They had to search for small boxes containing clues to find their next "letter" box. They also liked searching for the painted bison statues which blended in with their surroundings. The adults liked the beautiful well-kept grounds of wild flowers and the secret garden. Docents were well informed, interesting and willing to answer any question. There were art supplies available on loan in case you became inspired to paint on your visit! We even found the least expensive postcards on our trip - 10 for a dollar!
2. Sheffield Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
The Norwalk Seaport Association has owned, restored and maintained Sheffield Island Lighthouse since 1986 and is the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Friends group for the Norwalk Islands.Sheffield Island with its historic 145-year-old lighthouse, beaches and wildlife refuge offers abundant summer fun for visitors. From May through September, visitors can board the Seaport Association's 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaran for a cruise to the island then tour the lighthouse, observe wildlife in their natural habitat in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for shells along the beach, dine on a picnic lunch, play on the lawns around the lighthouse and just have a good time. The lighthouse tower provides magnificent views of Long Island Sound and, on a clear day, of the New York City skyline. Join us for one of the most exciting tours that the Norwalk Harbor Islands area has to offer! During this unforgettable adventure tour of Sheffield Island and Lighthouse, you'll step directly from the boat into the past.
Reviewed By josephcG8864QA - Versailles, Missouri
We didn't realize you needed advance tickets but fortunately two seats opened up and my wife and I were able too go. Dan, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the area and was a terrific guide to the lighthouse itself. All three, Dan, the first mate, Andy, and the captain were all very professional.
3. Westport Country Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reimagining itself in recent years, Westport Country Playhouse is rapidly emerging as a nationally recognized professional theater. Under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos and management direction of Michael Ross, the Playhouse creates five live theater experiences, produced at the highest level, from April through November. Its vital mix of works---dramatic, comedic, occasionally exploratory and unusual---expands the audience’s sense of what theater can be. The depth and scope of its productions display the foremost theatrical literature from the past---recent as well as distant---in addition to musicals and premieres of new plays. During the summer, the Playhouse is home to the Woodward Internship Program, renowned for the training of aspiring theater professionals. Winter at the Playhouse, from November through March, offers events outside of the main season---Family Festivities presentations, Script in Hand play readings and a Holiday Festival. In addition, businesses and organizations are encouraged to rent the handsome facility for their meetings, receptions and fundraisers
Reviewed By Joe1234665 - Weston, Connecticut
The playhouse did a season ending musical, Camelot and did it very well.
It is a challenge to get a full production musical on the small stage and with a cast large enough to look convincing. Westport county Playhouse pulled it off.
Slick scenery, a small but capable staff and you have a good evening of enjoyment.
I hope they do more musicals
4. Lucius Pond Ordway / Devil's Den Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By marysusan027 - New Canaan, Connecticut
This is a gem of a preserve with great marked trails and surprises around every bend.
Took my 12 and 15 year old grandchildren on this hike.
It is a delight to introduce young people to the world outside of their computers and i phones.
They were reluctant to go and then reluctant to end the hike.
5. The Philip Johnson Glass House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By jdms33 - Monroe, Connecticut
Finally made the trip and so glad we did. The property and facilities are just stunning. We did a self guided tour and really enjoyed it. The docents are all very knowledgeable and there was someone at every location ready to answer questions and/or share their knowledge of the property and people associated with it.
My favorite building on the property was the sculpture building...less about the collection, although it was nice, but much more for the architecture of the building and the lighting through the glass roof.
My least favorite was the painting gallery.
The glass house itself is absolutely unique and while it is consistently referred to as the crown jewel of the property I found a number of the other buildings much more interesting as well as the stories about the grounds....which all look very natural but apparently are as well thought out as the structures on the property.
6. Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The 118-acre property is home to Heckscher Farm, an 18-acre working farm; Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; Nature’s Playground; the Stamford Observatory; Animal Embassy; and more than 80 acres of hiking trails. The Wheels in the Woods Trail provides a universally accessible nature trail. Come discover, learn, and enjoy!
Reviewed By AdvancedCake - Thornwood, New York
Have made the 30 minute drive several times in the past year, with kids, well worth it. The outdoor animal enclosures and indoor exotic animal exhibit are usually our first stops. The excellent wooden playground with slides of various sizes is usually how we end the visit. The hiking trails are fun too, time permitting.
7. Prospector Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Ellen S - Ridgefield, Connecticut
Top notch 4-screen movie theater playing new releases. Within walking distance of many good restaurants. Best part is their mission to provide meaningful employment to adults with special needs.
8. The Maritime Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 893 reviews
Awarded the 2013 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate Long Island Sound and protect it for future generations.
Reviewed By avstrait - Stamford, Connecticut
We are Patrons of the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium BUT we are very unhappy that the fact that Long Island Sound is dying or dead depending on where you go in Fairfield County. As a child l could walk along any beach in Greenwich, Stamford, or Darien and find all kinds of sea life: minnows, crabs, snails, Starfish, hermit crabs, clams, mussels, etc. etc. Today if you walk along those same beaches you find NOTHING!! Thirty or more years ago you could fill a bushel basket with fish you caught to take home within an hour (flounders, sea bass, blowfish, blackfish, weakfish, etc.) Today you would be lucky to catch anything and the only fish that come into the sound are migrating fish who only come for a short time, like stripers, menhadden/bunker, or bluefish. The Maritime management should be educating the Public that SO;METHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE IGNORING THIS! The displays throughtout the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium at present would give you the idea that all is well with Long Island Sound.
9. Compo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Hans_Sachs - Southport, Connecticut
Lobsterfest is an event organized by the Westport Rotary Club, once a year. It's held on Compo Beach. This year's event was today, on September 16.
It's a family-friendly, traditional New England clambake, based around a very generous lobster dinner (two decent-sized lobsters per person, plus all the trimmings). Wine and beer is included in the price, and there is a raw bar where you can buy fresh oysters and shrimps.
They have live music. While we were there this year(this afternoon), the band played Grateful Dead numbers, which was fine.
The Weather Gods co-operated this year, but the tables are sheltered under tents, so don't be deterred if the weather turns nasty. We were here a few years ago, when it was cold and rainy, but it didn't make a lot of difference.
Oh yes, and Compo Beach is normally out of bounds for non-residents at this time of year, but that doesn't apply to people who attend Lobsterfest.
You've missed this year, but try next year, if you get a chance.
Recommended.
10. Ridgefield Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Scrmnjay - Norwalk, Connecticut
Friday 1/19/18 (Charles Esten) was my sixth visit to Ridgefield Playhouse. Each time, the entertainment has been exceptional. Most shows have been sold out. The audience (s) always get into the show, singing along, dancing in the aisles and generally having a great time. Bravo!
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