Why visit South Wilton
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include White Barn Theatre, Belden Hill, Bradley-Wheeler House and David Lambert House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Wilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Wilton
South Wilton is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wilton, Connecticut, United States. It is in the southern part of the town along U.S. Route 7, in the valley of the Norwalk River. The CDP is bordered to the north by Wilton Center and to the south by the city of Norwalk.
From the Wikipedia article South Wilton, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
White Barn Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut
Museums and landmarks19
Bradley-Wheeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
David Lambert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Connecticut built by David Lambert in the 1700s
Enos Kellogg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Norwalk, Connecticut
Hurlbutt Street School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Museum in Connecticut, United States of America
Joseph Loth Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Kettle Creek Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Connecticut
Kings Highway North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Marvin Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Merritt Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Highway in Connecticut
National Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Norfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
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Perry Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Connecticut, United States of America
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Silvermine Golf Club
Golf course · 1.4 mi
Barn Nine (which is non-sequential) and Grey Hollow Nine comprise the 18-hole course
95 North Seir Hill Road, Norwalk
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Chez Jack
Restaurant · Breakfast, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
666 Main Avenue, Norwalk
Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 09:00-14:00
Sipstirs Wilton Fine Wines Artisanal Spirits Craft Brews
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
203 Danbury Road, Wilton
2 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of South Wilton
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Poplar Plains 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Norwalk 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Darien Downtown 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Stamford 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Sacred Heart University 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Route 7 Gateway 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Bridgeport 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Lakes East 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Bethel 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Trumbull Center 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wilton Station relocated 009, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Joseph Loth Company Building 005, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Wilton Town Hall, Wilton (Fairfield County, Connecticut), James Rainey, Photographer, Public domain
- WestonCT KettleCreekHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perry Avenue Bridge 011, Pedro Xing, CC0
- David Lambert House, James Rainey, Public domain
- Bradley-Wheeler House, Westport, CT 01, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hurlbutt Street Schoolhouse, DavidAFinkelstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SilvermineTavernMillPond08042007, Noroton at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Enos Kellogg House, Norwalk, CT, JohnHarrington1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FitchHouseWiltonCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- National hall building circa 1966, Kohlnf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marvin Tavern, DavidAFinkelstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SHAMBAUGH HOUSE, WESTPORT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Burial Ground, Kings Highway, Compo Hills, Westport, CT, 06880, USA - Feb 2013 02, WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestportCT Earthplace exterior, Jllm06, Public domain
- GuilfordCT FirstCongregationalChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Unitarian Church in Westport 01 - soaring sanctuary on right, Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
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