Stamford is a city in the state of Connecticut, United States of America.
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By plane
'''La Guardia Airport''': This is a major airport in Queens, with worldwide flights. It is about 45 minutes away.
'''JFK International Airport''': This is a major airport in Queens, with worldwide flights. It is about 60 minutes away.
'''Newark International Airport''': This is a major airport in Newark, with worldwide flights. It is about 75 minutes away.
'''Westchester County Airport''': This is an airport in Westchester County, |NY, with flights throughout the country, and to Toronto. It is about 30 minutes away.
'''Bradley International Airport''': This is a major airport in Windsor Locks, north of Hartford, with flights worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away.
'''Tweed-New Haven Airport''': This is a small airport in New Haven, with flights to Philadelphia. It is about an hour away
'''Connecticut Limo''', [http://www.ctlimo.com/] is a good shuttle service to get to Stamford.
By train
Amtrak's trains make stops at Stamford. Also, Metro North commuter trains come to and from New York City's Grand Central terminal. Off-peak, there is at least one express train (about 45 minutes) and a couple of local trains (about 1 hour 10 minutes). More trains are available during peak hours.
By Car
I-95 is the major interstate highway that goes through downtown Stamford. Merritt Parkway goes parallel to I-95 about 5 miles North.
Get around
Having a car is a must unless you plan on restricting yourself to downtown Stamford and destinations reachable by bus. Rental cars can be easily arranged.
Stamford has several '''bus routes''', some of which go to nearby towns in Connecticut and even Westchester County, New York. See here [http://www.cttransit.com/content/routesStamford.asp] for more information.
There are several '''taxi''' companies serving Stamford. Among them are '''Stamford Taxi''', Tel. 1-203-325-2611, and '''Eveready''', Tel. 1-203-655-8779
See
'''The Stamford Museum and Nature Center''', [http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/home.html] has a farm with cows, horses, pigs, chickens, llamas, and other animals. It also has a small museum and a playground with a ''huge'' slide. Take the High Ridge Road exit off the Merritt Parkway and go north for about a mile - it's on your left at the intersection with Scofieldtown Road - it's a fork in the road with a traffic light.
Bartlett Arboretum. 51 Brookdale Road Stamford, CT 06903 - 4199. 03 322 - 6971. ttp://www.bartlettarboretum.org/. :30am - sunset. REE. Not too far from the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, a great park with walking trails provides variety of trees and plants.
Do
I just discovered Cove Island Park [http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.asp?siteid=571]. Located off of exit 9 off of I-95. Make a right off of the exit, take that road to the end make a left, the park is located on your right. It has a small beach and several paths that you can walk or rollerblade. Very close to downtown, you can escape there for a quiet lunch during a hectic workday. Beach stickers [http://www.ci.stamford.ct.us/CashieringAndPermitDepartment/BeachStickers.htm] are required during the summer months.
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Eat
Vuli Restaurant. Stamford Forum, Stamford, CT 06901 (at the top of the Marriott Hotel). 03-323-5300. unch and dinner weekdays, dinner only on Saturday, call to make sure. ntrees $25-$40. anager@vulirestaurant.com. ttp://www.vulirestaurant.com. One of the few revolving restaurants in the US, it offers great view of the city and Long Island Sound. They claim Manhattan is visible when the sky is clear.
Bennet's Steak and Fish. 4 - 26 Spring St, Stamford, CT 06901. 03.978.7995. unch and dinner. ntrees $19-$40. ttp://www.bennettssteakandfish.com/. Great steakhouse on a small street in downtown Stamford. Excellent food, nice atmosphere, free parking across the street.
Dakshin. 8 Broad St., Stamford, CT 06901. 03-964-1010. Good Indian restaurant in downtown Stamford.
Fiesta Atlantic. 3 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT 06901. 03-323-4300. -F 11:30-. unch $10-15; dinner $15-25. A nice Peruvian restaurant in downtown Stamford.
Drink
''' The Temple Bar''', 120 Bedford Street. This main strip has a few pubs and is worth spending some time there on a Friday or Saturday evening.
'''The Thirsty Turtle''', Summer and Main Streets. Good happy hour place and they have live music occasionally. There are several bars located on that corner, and you are sure to find one that meets your mood.
'''The Tigin''', one of the top Arsenal FC bars in the tri state area.
Sleep
'''Courtyard Stamford Downtown''', 275 Summer Street, Phone: ''+1 203'' 358-8822, Fax: ''+1 203'' 358-8811, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/STFCY].
'''Fairfield Inn Stamford Greenwich''', 135 Harvard Avenue, Phone: ''+1 203'' 357-7100, Fax: ''+1 203'' 358-9332, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/STFFI].
'''Holiday Inn Select''', 700 E. Main St., Phone: ''+1 203'' 358-8400, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/hd/stmdt].
'''The Stamford Marriott''', 243 Tresser Blvd [http://www.marriottstamford.com] offers 500 guest rooms and six suites covering 17 floors, with great views of Long Island Sound, downtown Stamford, and the Manhattan skyline. In addition the Stamford Marriott offers the Agora Spa. The day spa features treatment rooms, private locker rooms and steam room.
'''Sheraton Stamford Hotel''', 2701 Summer Street, Phone: ''+1 203'' 359-1300, Toll-free: ''+1 866'' 716-8120, Fax: ''+1 203'' 348-7937, [http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/SheratonStamford/SO.htm].
'''The Westin Stamford''', 1 Stamford Place, Phone: ''+1 203'' 967-2222, Toll-free: ''+1 866'' 716-8119, Fax: ''+1 203'' 967-3475, [http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/westinstamford/so.htm].
Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa. 43 Tresser Blvd. 03-357-9555. ttp://www.marriottstamford.com. A unique mix of New York energy and New England charm, while providing a memorable hotel experience for your business, leisure, and meeting needs.
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