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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Stamford history and community

Stamford connects its downtown and Harbor Point with parks and cultural stops such as Cove Island and the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

Stamford city scene

Stamford connects its downtown and Harbor Point with parks and cultural stops such as Cove Island and the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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Around Stamford

Places in our Stamford directory listings, ordered by how many Google reviews each has.

Formal dress boutique

A Step Ahead

Formal dress boutique · 1034 High Ridge Rd

A Step Ahead is a High Ridge Road boutique specializing in prom and formal dresses. Visits are by appointment; contact the shop to arrange a fitting and ask about its current selection.

Specialty foods store

Aapnar Bazar

Specialty foods store · 151 Spruce St

Aapnar Bazar is a Bangladeshi grocery on Spruce Street. Its selection includes meat and poultry, vegetables, spices, rice, flour and frozen flatbreads alongside other South Asian pantry staples.

Piano showroom

Allegro Pianos

Piano showroom · 1068 Long Ridge Rd

Allegro Pianos has its Stamford showroom and headquarters at 1068 Long Ridge Road. Its operator presents grand, upright, digital and pre-owned pianos, alongside piano-care and music-lesson information.

Irish cultural organization and event venue

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Irish cultural organization and event venue · 186 Greyrock Pl

Stamford Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish American cultural and fraternal organization at 186 Greyrock Place in Stamford. Its official website provides membership, event calendar, banquet-hall rental and contact…

Custom framing shop

Art of Framing

Custom framing shop · 67 High Ridge Rd

Art of Framing is a custom framing shop on High Ridge Road. It offers frame, matting and glazing choices for artwork, memorabilia and heirlooms, along with in-store design and framing repair services.

Antique store

Avery & Dash Collections

Antique store · 101 Jefferson St

Avery & Dash Collections offers antiques, furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, fine art and jewelry at its Stamford showroom on Jefferson Street. Explore the business website for current collections and…

Cultural stops in Stamford

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Ballet school

Connecticut Ballet Center

Ballet school · 20 Acosta St

Connecticut Ballet Center is a ballet school at 20 Acosta Street in Stamford. Its official site presents youth and adult classes, faculty, studio rentals, performance opportunities, schedules and registration…

Martial arts club

Connecticut Taekwondo Academy

Martial arts club · 579 Pacific St

Connecticut Taekwondo Academy is a martial arts club at 579 Pacific Street in Stamford. Its official site presents the academy's story, Olympic taekwondo training, student reviews and direct contact information.

Nursery and gardening store

Designs By Lee

Nursery and gardening store · 129 Interlaken Rd

Designs by Lee is a garden center and nursery on Interlaken Road. Shoppers can browse trees, shrubs, houseplants, pottery, seeds, soils, birding supplies and seasonal decorations; the business also offers landscape…

Garden center and nursery

Eden Farms

Garden center and nursery · 947 Stillwater Rd

Eden Farms is a family-run garden center and nursery at 947 Stillwater Road in Stamford. Its visitor-facing retail operation supplies plants and garden materials; the business also provides landscaping and masonry…

Dance and performing arts school

Locust Performing Arts Center

Dance and performing arts school · 2770 Summer St 2nd floor

Locust Performing Arts Center at 2770 Summer Street, second floor, in Stamford teaches dance to children and adults. Its operator lists ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and other classes, with performance opportunities and…

History museum

Stamford History Center

History museum · 1508 High Ridge Rd

Stamford History Center at 1508 High Ridge Road presents local-history exhibitions and community programs. Its operator provides exhibit, event, membership and visitor-contact information.

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