Stamford, CT Tourist Attractions
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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.
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.
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.
Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra
The Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra presents a full season of operatic and orchestral performances.
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church features a contemporary design with abstract colored glass windows and a walkway portraying the history of religion.
Surroundings
There are several towns and attractions in the Stamford surrounding area.
Greenwich
Greenwich (pop. 60,000) is actually an affluent suburb of New York City that was settled in 1640. Of interest in the city is the Greenwich Library, with an art gallery, and the Bruce Museum. Those looking for some outdoor recreation will find opportunities for sailing, golfing, tennis and swimming.
Bruce Museum
The Bruce Museum maintains a permanent collection of over 15,000 objects featuring fine and decorative arts, natural science, and anthropology. Changing exhibits are presented regularly.
Putnam Cottage
Built in the 1690s, Putnam Cottage, formerly known as Knapp Tavern, was frequented by Revolutionary General Israel Putnam. This is also where he escaped from the British in 1779. On display are a number of Colonial artifacts.
Earthplace (formerly Nature Center for Environmental Activities), Westport
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.
Bush-Holley Historic Site, Cos Cob
The site includes the Bush-Holley House, with 18th century furnishings, a visitors center with art gallery, and the Holley Barn.
New Canaan
New Canaan is a very typical New England colonial town, with the renowned Silvermine Guild Arts Center.
New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center is a 40 acre preserve consisting of meadows, woodlands, streams, and marsh land, with gardens and nature trails. There is also a Discovery Center with interactive exhibits, an animal teaching collection including several birds of prey and a solar greenhouse. Self-guided activities such as letterboxing, nature activity packs and scavenger hunts are available in the Visitor's Center.
Philip Johnson Glass House
The Glass House was built in 1949 by experimental architect Philip Johnson. The exterior walls of the home are clear glass.The Glass House Visitor Center hosts an exhibition inspired by the life and achievements of Philip Johnson as well as a small museum that showcases the work of talented designers and artists.
