A Traveler's Guide to Stamford

Stamford is a city that is located in the southwestern portion of the US state of Connecticut. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is part of the greater Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metropolitan area. The city’s nickname is “The City That Works”, and English is the primary spoken and written language of Stamford.

The city was named after a city by the same name in Lincolnshire, England. It was settled by Europeans in the late 17th century. For years it was an agricultural community, but in the late 19th century residents of nearby New York City began to purchase property in Stamford for the purpose of building weekend and vacation homes to get away from the city. As more and more people moved to Stamford the city became incorporated in 1893. Since then the city has attracted a few businesses to its downtown area, but it is primarily a vacation city for residents of New York City.

Stamford has a humid continental climate, which means hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures generally stay in the 80's Fahrenheit and winter temperatures can dip into the 30's Fahrenheit from time to time. Snowfall occurs only during the winter months, but rainfall occurs year round, with most of the rain coming in the months of June through August.

Cummings Park is one of the most popular public beaches in Stamford. It was originally a spot for shell fishing but has since become a very popular spot in the warm summer months with sunbathers and swimmers alike. Cove Island Park offers beaches, bluffs, and picnic locations. It also houses a small wildlife sanctuary called the SoundWaters Community Center for Environmental Education. The Terry Connors Ice Rink is a public ice skating rink that also offers skating and hockey lessons to participants of all ages.

Stamford is within driving distance of six major airports: White Plains Airport, Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Bradley International Airport.

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