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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.
Address
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4199
United States
Phone 1 (203) 322-6971
Fax 1 (203) 595-9168
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Child 11 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Visitor center is closed on weekends. Free admission on Wednesdays.
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.
Address
Connecticut Grand Opera
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.
Address
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4023
United States
Phone 1 (203) 322-1646
Fax 1 (203) 322-0408
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0011:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 8.00
Senior over 62$ 6.00
Students$ 6.00
Child 17 & under$ 4.00
Child 3 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
The planetarium is open to the public on the second Sunday of each month at 3pm. The observatory is open to the public on Fridays from 8 to 10pm.
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)
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.
Address
Bush-Holley Historic Site
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed12:0012:0012:00
Close 16:0016:0016:00
March 1 to December 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
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)
Cost
Adult$ 10.00
Students$ 8.00
Senior over 65$ 8.00
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
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.
Address
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880-2322
United States
Phone 1 (203) 227-7253
Fax 1 (203) 227-8909
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 7.00
Senior$ 5.00
Child 12 & under$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Grounds open daily at 7 a.m. until dusk - free admission.
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