Stamford, Financial district in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Description
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, located about 34 miles (55 kilometers) northeast of New York City, spanning approximately 52 square miles (135 square kilometers) of land and water along Long Island Sound. The city shows a mix of residential neighborhoods, business districts, and waterfront areas with parkland along the shoreline.
History
The land was originally inhabited by the Siwanoy people who called it Rippowam before English settlers arrived in 1640 and named the area after Stamford in Lincolnshire. The coastal location and later railroad connections encouraged growth from a small settlement into a modern city.
Culture
The Palace Theatre presents performances by the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut Grand Opera, and Connecticut Ballet throughout the year. The cultural scene also includes a lively restaurant and gallery district where locals and visitors regularly gather for evening dining and art events.
Practical
The city offers more than 150 restaurants and 130 retail shops in Stamford Town Center, with direct train connections available to New York City and Boston. The downtown area and waterfront are easy to explore on foot, while reaching other neighborhoods is more convenient by car.
Did you know?
Every Thanksgiving, the city hosts one of the largest helium balloon parades in the United States, drawing over 100,000 spectators. This event has grown since the 1980s into a popular local tradition that brings people from across the region together.
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Glass House
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Titan Towers
5.5 km
Mianus River Bridge
7.5 km
Lauder Greenway Estate
9.6 km
One Landmark Square
4.8 km
Trump Parc Stamford
4.7 km
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
3.3 km
Bruce Museum of Arts and Science
10.4 km
Bush-Holley House
7.4 km
Greenwich Polo Club
7.1 km
Mianus River Railroad Bridge
8.2 km
Richard and Geraldine Hodgson House
5.8 km
Putnam Cottage
8.7 km
Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist
5.1 km
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
4.1 km
Treetops
3.1 km
Mill River Park
4.7 km
Great Captain Island Light
14 km
Cos Cob Power Station
8.4 km
Hampton Inn
7.8 km
Marion Castle
8.4 km
John Rogers Studio
7.6 km
Fort Stamford
2.5 km
Old Town Hall
5 km
Greenwich Town Hall
10.1 km
Stamford Harbor Ledge Light
9.3 km
New Canaan Nature Center
7.6 km
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