Population: 117,000 Area: 38.5 Square Miles
Commute Times: Hartford: 70 Minutes; JFK Airport: 70 Minutes; Manhattan: 50 Minutes; White Plains, NY: 20 Minutes
Schools: 12 Elementary Schools, 5 Middle Schools, 3 High Schools
Recreation/attractions: Tennis Courts, Golf Courses, Public Parks, Public Beaches, Marinas, Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford Museum.
Stamford has a breathtaking setting for comfortable New England living and a busy cosmopolitan center teeming with successful enterprise and cultural enrichment, Stamford is an exciting place to live, work and play. An explosion of corporate headquarters in the 1970s catapulted an already thriving community into international recognition.
The commercial and residential districts are designed to impress and please. The stream-lined architecture of the downtown area provides luxurious space for corporate offices, retail stores and residential units.
The Town Center Mall boasts a pleasant indoor environment with over 100 shops along with many popular restaurants. Additional boutiques, restaurants, condominiums and a 600 slip marina are planned for Harbor Point. Some already completed offering a variety of living and shopping experience.
Magnificent countryside and coastal homes are just a few minutes away from the business center - a quality cherished by professionals. Pastoral meadows, thickly-wooded areas and panoramic Sound views are the captivating backdrops for a wealth of lifestyles, including elegant contemporaries, sprawling ranches, traditional colonials and deluxe condominiums. Waterfront properties range from inviting cottages to the stately residences of Shippan Point.
Travel, both within Stamford and to outlying areas, is facilitated by the town's excellent roads and close proximity to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. A modern Transportation Center provides rail travel to Boston, New York and Washington,D.C.
Stamford's extensive school system reflects a dedication to its children and an active community involvement. State-of-the-art equipment and facilities provide a strong academic foundation and a host of special services, assuring a complete and individualized education for each student. Many private and religious schools are also available.
Stamford's abundant leisure and cultural amenities satisfy the most demanding resident. The splendid natural terrain, both inland - at the spectacular town parks, and along the coast -at the pristine beaches and sparkling waters of Long Island Sound, offers virtually every activity. The arts are generously supported and actively promoted. The Stamford Arts Center encompasses ballet, the symphony, drama, and the visual arts are also well-represented.
Many fine and casual dining places makes Stamford a happening place with a large selection of choices such as Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese and Greek restaurants.
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