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Not too far from the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, a great park with walking trails provides a variety of trees and plants.
The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, Connecticut, contains 93 acres of parkland, gardens, landscapes, and hiking trails that focus on the regional plants, ecology and character of Southwestern New England. The Arboretum is open and accessible to the public every day of the year and is located at 151 Brookdale Road.
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Has a farm with cows, horses, pigs, chickens, llamas, and other animals. It also has a small museum and a playground with a huge slide.
Two ice rinks in one building. Bar/restaurant area on second floor with an exercise room. Skate shop on the first floor. Low prices. Free skate times alternate by day. Free parking. Space rentable for parties.
Only two theaters in a historic building. Seats are comfortable. Typical movie theater food available. Limited parking is free in a lot behind the building.
Large park with a baseball field, soccer field, enclosed roller hockey rink, tennis courts, a playground, and a large skating bowl. Free parking lot. Warning: Scalzi has a reputation at night. The Westside of Stamford is one of the more dangerous parts of Stamford and that is reflected at Sclazi. Extremely safe during daylight hours but avoid after dark.
Movie theater playing the most recent popular releases for movies. Standard movie food, popcorn, candy and soda.
Stamford Center for the Arts
Hosts a variety of shows in a historic building. Prices and hours depend on the show being held. Parking on the street is scarce and parking in lots costs about a dollar an hour. Make sure you feed the meter because you will get a ticket if your time runs out.