Why go
- City in Connecticut, U.S.
History
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 34 miles outside of New York City. It is the sixth-most populous city in New England. Stamford is also the largest city in the Western Connecticut Planning Region, and Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford surpassed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 2020 census. It is in the Bridgeport–Stamford–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area.
Where to stay
2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905 · armonstamford.com
700 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06901 · thestamfordhotel.com
2703 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905 · ihg.com
19 Clarks Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 · amsterdamstamford.com
720 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901 · stamfordsuites.com
275 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901 · marriott.com
909 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901 · hilton.com
1800 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 · hyatt.com
26 Mill River St, Stamford, CT 06902 · hilton.com
135 Harvard Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 · wyndhamhotels.com
243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901 · marriott.com
1 First Stamford Pl, Stamford, CT 06902 · hilton.com
100 Prospect St, Stamford, CT 06901 · globalluxurysuites.com
32 Grenhart Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 · wyndhamhotels.com
1209 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902 · stayhihotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 222 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · bartaco.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 208 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · buffalowildwings.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1058 High Ridge Road, Stamford, 06905-1122 · bk.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 310 Elm Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 07:30-23:00; Su 07:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · I-95 Northbound, Darien, 06820 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 751 East Main Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.tacobell.com
Pizza, Sandwich, Tacos, Bow, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 122 River Road Extension, Cos Cob, 06807-2540 · refinerykitchen.square.site
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 71 Post Road, Darien, 06820 · locations.chipotle.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1079 High Ridge Road, Stamford, 06905 · starbucks.com
Australian, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 184… · flinderslane-nyc.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 05:30-22:30, Su 05:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 457 Summer Street,… · kotobukijapaneserestaurant.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 · 1297 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, 06903 · lennyssteakhouse.com
Falafel, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 1239 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878 · mrfalafelct.com
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · 51 Bank Street, 06901 · thequartiere.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1033 Washington… · saravanaabhavan.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: unknown Features: takeaway · Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 285 West Main Street, Stamford, 06902 · locations.kfc.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 222 Summer Street, Stamford, 06901 · barcelonawinebar.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Sa 13:00-14:00 · 76 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, 06830 · stantonhouseinn.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 54 West Park Place, Stamford, 06901 · greenandtonic.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 31 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, 06807 · facebook.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 4 West Avenue, Darien, 06820 · littlethaikitchen.com
Greek, American, Pizza, Restaurant · Greek/American restaurant · 847 Post Road, Darien, 06820 · postcornerpizza.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 1345 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06870 · sushisobagreenwich.com
Salad, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1271 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878
Regional, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 43 High Ridge Road, Stamford, 06905
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 2410 Summer Street, Stamford, 06905
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 121 Towne Street, Stamford, 06902
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 46 Southfield Avenue, Stamford, 06902
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · 85 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, 06830
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 77 Valley Rd, 06807
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 62 West Park Place, Stamford, 06901
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food · 118 River Road Extension, Cos Cob, 06807
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 522 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, 06906 · atomicwings.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1221 High Ridge Road, Stamford, 06905 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
Donut, Restaurant · Opening hours: 00:00-24:00 · 707 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, 06854
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1245 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06878
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 2010 West Main Street, 06902 · rikospizza.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · 7 Apache Place, Greenwich, 06878
Coffee Shop, Crepe, Deli, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00 · 96 Broad Street, 06901 · winfieldcoffee.com
129 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Westchester County Airport (HPN) 8.8 mi to the centre
White Plains, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, US Airways, Cape Air…) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves New York (Manhattan) (26 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320) · 5 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, DH8) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Barnstable, Lebanon, Vineyard Haven MA
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Orlando*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: Nantucket
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) 22 mi to the centre
Danbury, CT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) 23 mi to the centre
1000 Great Meadow Rd, Stratford, CT 06497 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Republic Airport (FRG) 23 mi to the centre
East Farmingdale, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Island Beach - Greenwich
Ferry route
Great Captians Island - Greenwich
Ferry route
Sheffield Island - Norwalk
Ferry route · Norwalk Seaport Association
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Stamford, CT — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Island Beach - Greenwich, Great Captians Island - Greenwich, Sheffield Island - Norwalk.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stamford, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Rail · Long Island, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach