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  1. Stamford (/ ˈ s t æ m f ər d /) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 34 miles (55 kilometers) outside of New York City. It is the sixth-most populous city in New England. Stamford is also the largest city in the Western Connecticut Planning Region, and Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport.

  2. Stamford, Connecticut is the fourth largest city in the state, a center of regional activity in Fairfield County, and a hub of the Metro New York area. Overview. Map. Directions.

    • Check out the mysterious Hoyt-Barnum House. Constructed in 1699, Hoyt-Barnum House is a well-known cottage museum that represents the founding of the city.
    • Go on a shopping spree at Stamford Town Center. Who doesn’t love shopping in a new city? Stamford Town Center is a sprawling shopping complex that offers a wide variety of retail stores and world-famous brands.
    • Admire the art installations at Stamford Cone. For people interested in public art installations and beautiful streetside architecture, Stamford Cone is a great place to check out as you explore the city.
    • Crack open a cold one at Third Place by Half Full Brewery. If you want to spend an evening relaxing, people-watching, and enjoying a cold beer with your friends, Third Place by Half Full Brewery is a great option.
    • Cove Island Park. Who would have expected to find such a lovely beach and park in the heart of bustling Stamford? Once a peninsula connected on the north side by a thin strip of land, Cove Island Park was used as a "pound" to house stray livestock in the late 1600s.
    • Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Once the summer home of department store founder Henri Bendel, the Stamford Museum boasts numerous changing exhibits throughout the year.
    • Bedford Street. Stamford Town Center is a local mall that won't disappoint. It boasts all the big names you're looking for (like Macy's, Vans, and Barnes & Noble).
    • Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens. Nine color-coded, well-marked trails guide you through the calming 93 acres of this lush, family-friendly sanctuary. A visit to this natural playground will also reward you with 12 impressive gardens, all boasting educational signs depicting each specific species.
  3. Nov 27, 2023 · And if you go north, Stamford is my idea of a New England small town. Here, attractions like the Stamford Museum and Bartlett arboretum hide amid expansive hardwood forest snaked with trails. Downtown Stamford brims with life for its bars, restaurant, cinemas and the Stamford Town Center Mall.

  4. Jun 24, 2023 · Stamford, Connecticut, is a charming city on the Long Island Sound in Fairfield County. Known as the “Lock City” because of its history as a hub for manufacturing locks, the town has evolved into a thriving and diverse community with a rich cultural scene, beautiful parks, and exciting attractions.

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