Stamford, CT

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Stamford
This coastal community on the Connecticut shoreline offers plenty of ways to enjoy and interact with the parks, forests and beaches that make up its surrounds.

With parks, forests and more than 14 miles (22 kilometers) of coastline, the small seaside community of Stamford relishes living life outdoors. You’ll also find numerous attractions for those who want to stay indoors, including cinemas, cafés and an arts center.

Go on a river cruise of the Long Island Sound, charter a boat from the harbor, and splash in the surf at Cove Island Park’s sandy beaches. You can also walk, ride and skate the park’s trails and take a tram ride through the grounds. 

Go to the SoundWaters Center, a non-profit environmental education organization located in the park. Book a two-hour ecological trip across the sound aboard their 80-foot (23-meter) three-masted Schooner. Hoist the sails, test the water quality and learn more about the marine life beneath the waves. For details visit SoundWaters’ official website.

Connect with nature at the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens. The 91-acre (37-hectare) preserve encompasses more than 2,000 varieties of trees, forest trails, themed gardens and a herbarium. Keep an eye out for some of the native wildlife as you wander along the boardwalk through the red maple swamp. See snapping turtles, raccoons, wood frogs, barred owls and woodpeckers.

Walk some of the 80 acres (32 hectares) of nature trails and visit a working farm at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Enjoy a picnic by the lake and see the natural history and art exhibits inside the Bendel Mansion Museum. The estate was once the property of the late New York designer and department store owner Henri Willis Bendel. Get a close-up view of the moon and planets from the observatory and watch a stellar presentation at the planetarium.

Go to the downtown area and catch a play, musical or comedy show at the Stamford Center for the Arts. Check out some contemporary art at Franklin Street Works, a two-story art space and café. 

Stamford is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of New York City. Catch a train or drive from the city. Get around by bus or rent a car to get out of town and enjoy the natural surrounds.

Where to stay in Stamford

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Downtown Stamford

4/5(199 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Stamford, Stamford Center for the Arts and Stamford Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Stamford
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Cove - East Side - Shippan

3/5(20 area reviews)

While visiting Cove - East Side - Shippan, you might make a stop by sights like West Beach and Chelsea Piers.

Cove - East Side - Shippan
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North Stamford

If you're spending some time in North Stamford, Stamford Museum and Nature Center and Bartlett Arboretum are top sights worth seeing.

North Stamford
Amsterdam Hotel
Amsterdam Hotel
2 out of 5
19 Clarks Hill Ave, Stamford, CT
The price is NT$3,163 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$3,163
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this hotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,467 reviews)
"European feel. Great, friendly people."

Reviewed on 2024/3/13

Amsterdam Hotel
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
3.5 out of 5
1 First Stamford Pl, Stamford, CT
The price is NT$5,244 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
NT$5,244
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Stamford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,051 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, professional and polite staff."

Reviewed on 2024/1/2

Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
The Stamford Hotel
The Stamford Hotel
3.5 out of 5
700 East Main Street, Stamford, CT
The price is NT$4,958 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$4,958
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Stamford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,070 reviews)
"A great venue and location."

Reviewed on 2024/3/11

The Stamford Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stamford Suites
Stamford Suites
2.5 out of 5
720 Bedford St, Stamford, CT
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions First Presbyterian Church and Fernando ...
6.8/10 (677 reviews)
"Needs some updating and maybe some soundproofing but worked great for a weekend getaway"

Reviewed on 2024/3/10

Stamford Suites
Bedford Hall
Bedford Hall
3 out of 5
545 Bedford St, 414, Stamford, CT
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Stamford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery and ...
Bedford Hall
DUNE Fairfield Beach
DUNE Fairfield Beach
3 out of 5
1160 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Fairfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Penfield Beach and Fairfield ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 2024/3/11

DUNE Fairfield Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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