About ConnecticutBruce Museum of Arts and Science: Greenwich, CT
This museum features natural history and art. Located only 5 miles from the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. The Museum is currently showcases a variety of new and exciting exhibits annually.
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts: Hartford, CT
The Bushnell offers over 305 events on an annual basis ranging from: broadway & off-broadway tours, symphony orchestra's, children's theatre. The Bushnell also presents, blues, jazz, comedy performances, as well as music events
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Stamford Museum and Nature Center: Stamford, CT
Exhibitions at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center are family-oriented. Located less than five miles from the hotel, the exhibitions feature a ten-acre farm with crops, animals, an active outdoor play area and a garden with birds, butterflys and native plants.
Lake Katharine Cruises: Hartford, CT
This cruise line, named after Katharine Hepburn offers Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner cruises that depart from Charter Oak in Hartford or Harbor Park in Middetown. To cruise the Connecticut River, prices range from $32.95 to $89.95 and reservations are required. Call 1-866-66-RIVER.
Norwalk Maritime Museum: Norwalk, CTCelebrate the maritime culture of the Long Island Sound, only 10 miles from the Sheraton Stamford. Watch sharks, sea turtles, and more than 1,000 other marine animals or take the family to the IMAX movie theater.
Mark Twain House & Museum: Hartford, CT
Tour Mark Twain's home or visit the musem which offers a range of education programs, dramatic performances, concerts and activities suitable for families. Pirces range from $8 to $13 for admission. For more information call 1-860-247-0998.
New York City:
Located only 45 miles from Stamford, New York City is easily accessible via Metro North Train Station. The hotel provides complimentary transportation to the train station upon request. Save as much as 50% off regular hotel rates when staying in Stamford compared to New York. Learn More.Beaches:
Stamford is situated less than 2 miles from Connecticut's gold coast beaches. Bask in the sun or frolic in the water on Connecticut's shoreline.