Wilton (Connecticut) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
About Wilton (Connecticut)
Wilton (pop 18,000) is a small town on Connecticut's Gold Coast which has been gentrified because of its proximity to New York City. The first written record of Wilton dates back to 1640. British forces used Wilton as an escape route after a successful 1777 raid onDanburyduring the Revolutionary War. In the antebellum era before theAmerican Civil War, abolitionist William Wakeman operated a stop on theUnderground Railroad(the house is not open to the public). Wilton has transformed itself from a small farming town to a suburban residential community. One of the most affluent communities in the US, Wilton is the home or headquarters of many global corporations, including AIG Financial Products whose trading in credit derivatives helped create the global financial crisis of 2008–2009 by esse
Top Attractions in Wilton (Connecticut)
Explore the best things to see and do in Wilton (Connecticut):
- ★Allen's Meadow
- ★Hurlbutt Street School
- ★Merwin Meadows
- ★River Road Gallery
- ★The Heritage Museum
- ★Weir Farm National Historical Park
Where to Eat in Wilton (Connecticut)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cactus Rose
- 🍴Luca
- 🍴Marly's
- 🍴Olde School House Grill
- 🍴Orem's Diner
- 🍴Pinocchio Pizza
Wilton (Connecticut) Travel Guide Sections
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