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Learn about the history, economy, and culture of Stamford, the second-most populous city in Connecticut and the largest financial district outside New York City. Find out how Stamford became a hub for corporations, tourism, and urban redevelopment.
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Deep in the woodland of North Stamford, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center mixes art with nature, history and agricultural sciences.
- Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. A botanical attraction described as a “living classroom”, the Bartlett Arboretum holds more than 3,500 specimens. These are planted in 12 different gardens close to the Stamford Museum.
- Downtown Stamford. Over the last 25 years the old heart of Stamford has come through a lot of changes. For one thing, the skyline is unrecognizable from before, with high-rise buildings like the 34-story Parc Tower.
- Philip Johnson Glass House. There’s an icon of Modern architecture in New Canaan, a simple drive east of the Stamford Museum. A single open plan room with glass walls on a slender wooden frame and brick base, the Glass House (1949) was designed by Philip Johnson.
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- The top attractions to visit in Stamford are: Cove Island Park Stamford Museum & Nature Center The Palace Theatre The Ferguson Library Half Full Br...
- The best outdoor activities in Stamford according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Cove Island Park Bartlett Arboretum Mianus River Park Fort Stamford...
- The most popular things to do in Stamford with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Stamford Museum & Nature Center Cove Island Park Deadlo...
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- 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.
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Aug 9, 2024 · Stamford, city, coextensive with the town (township) of Stamford, Fairfield county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S. It lies at the mouth of the Rippowam River on Long Island Sound and is 36 miles (58 km) northeast of New York City.
