Stamford, CT Attractions
Stamford (pop. 108,000) was settled in 1641. Today it is a major corporate center in the region.
Bartlett Arboretum
Bartlett Arboretum is located on 91 acres, with a variety of plants, over 16,000 trees, rare plants, nature trails, a greenhouse, and a horticultural library. The varied natural habitats and landscapes are traversed by hiking and walking trails.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4199
United States
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4199
United States
Phone 1 (203) 322-6971
Fax 1 (203) 595-9168
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra
The Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra presents a full season of operatic and orchestral performances.
Connecticut Grand Opera
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901-2502
United States
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901-2502
United States
Phone 1 (203) 325-4466
Fax 1 (203) 327-1417
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church features a contemporary design with abstract colored glass windows and a walkway portraying the history of religion.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is located on 118 acres, with nature trails, a working farm, a playground, and a lake and picnic area. The museum displays a variety of art and contains a planetarium.
All values are in United States Dollars
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4023
United States
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4023
United States
Phone 1 (203) 322-1646
Fax 1 (203) 322-0408
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Whitney Museum at Champion
This is a branch of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. It features about five major exhibits annually and also offers programs and educational material.
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Stamford Surroundings
Cos Cob - Bush-Holley Historic Site, Connecticut
The site includes the Bush-Holley House, with 18th century furnishings, a visitors center with art gallery, and the Holley Barn.
All values are in United States Dollars
Bush-Holley Historic Site
39 Strickland Road
Cos Cob, CT 06807-2727
United States
39 Strickland Road
Cos Cob, CT 06807-2727
United States
Phone 1 (203) 869-6899
Fax 1 (203) 861-9720
Hours
January 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 1 to December 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Westport - Earthplace (formerly Nature Center for Environmental Activities), Connecticut
Earthplace includes a natural science museum, a children's discovery center, a small aquarium and live animal section, all located within this 62 acre wildlife sanctuary.
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880-2322
United States
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880-2322
United States
Phone 1 (203) 227-7253
Fax 1 (203) 227-8909
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
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