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Welcome to Downtown Stamford, CT

Stamford, the big little town

"Stamford, the big little town"

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A little about Stamford

Stamford is home to four Fortune 500 Companies, nine Fortune 1000 Companies, and thirteen Courant 100 Companies, as well as numerous divisions of large corporations. What is remarkable is that with Stamford's large corporate presence that it has not lost its' relaxed seaside character. Shopping and entertainment abound throughout Downtown with a diverse mix of restaurants, clubs, theatres and galleries to satisfy everyone's tastes. The entire Downtown area is within walking distance from most Inns and Hotels. Many visitors will also enjoy a trip to the Mianus River Park. This public park, a 220-acre deciduous forest that straddles the Stamford-Greenwich border, is a haven for dog walkers, mountain bikers, fishermen, hikers and joggers alike. Take a walk through the shops in town, eat at world class restaurants or rent a boat and fish Long Island Sound, Stamford welcomes you!

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The history of Stamford

Stamford was known as Rippowam by the Native American inhabitants to the region, and the very first European settlers to the area also referred to it that way. The name was later changed to Stamford after a town in Lincolnshire, England. The deed to Stamford was signed on 1 July 1640 between Captain Turner of the New Haven Colony and Chief Ponus. The land that now forms the city of Stamford was bought for 12 coats, 12 hoes, 12 ratchets, 12 glasses, 12 knives, four kettles, and four fathoms of white wampum. The deed was renegotiated several times until 1700 when the territory was given up by the Native American inhabitants for a more substantial sum of money.

Contact Information

Address:
733 Summer St
Stamford, Connecticut
06901

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Businesses in Stamford, Connecticut

Here is a collection of downtown Stamford, Connecticut businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

Franklin Street Works

Art

A not-for-profit contemporary art space and cafe,

 

Lakeside Pottery Ceramic Studio & Gallery

Art

Diverse handmade functional and decorative pottery

 

Cove Island Park

Museums / Attractions

Trails, beaches and walking paths

 

Mianus River Park

Museums / Attractions

A nearly 400 acre urban forest

 

SoundWaters

Museums / Attractions

Protecting Long Island Sound through education

 

Cafe Silvium

Restaurants

Caffe Silvium features hand-made pastas

 

Crab Shell

Restaurants

Crab Shell is located at Stamford Landing on the water

 

Dolce Cubano

Restaurants

Waterfront Restaurant and Rum Bar

 

Harlan Social

Restaurants

A refined culinary experience

 

Kotobuki

Restaurants

Japanese Cuisine

 

Le St. Tropez

Restaurants

Visit Provence

 

Mitchell's Fish Market

Restaurants

The freshest of seafood

 

Napa and Company

Restaurants

We understand how wine is involved

 

Quatrro Pazzi

Restaurants

Remarkable Italian / Mediterranean cuisine

 

The Beer Garden at Harbor Point

Restaurants

Well curated 24 beers on tap and over 30 bottled beers

 

ZaZa Italian Gastrobar

Restaurants

A little piece of Tuscany

 

Danny's Cycles

Services

We stand behind every product that we sell

 

Exhale Spa Harbor Point

Services

We provide rejevenation for your inner and outer body

 

Agabhumi

Shopping

The Best of Bali

 

Antique & Artisan Center

Shopping

Showcasing more than 60 vendors in a 23,000 sq. ft. showroom.

 

Hiden Galleries

Shopping

Our gallery boasts over 250 individual dealers

 

Juliska Flagship Store

Shopping

Possibly the most beautiful tableware in the World

 

Pedigree Ski Shop

Shopping

Ski, snowboard, swimming and tennis gear

 

Schakolad Chocolate Factory

Shopping

Made fresh on premises

 

The Accessory Store

Shopping

Lamps, Home Accessories and more!

 

United House Wrecking Co.

Shopping

Architectural salvage, antique and reproduction furniture