One of my favorite things to do when I travel in the USA, is to sample local cuisine such as the amazing seafood available in Stamford, CT. For seafood lovers, there is simply no comparison to the fresh fish available in a coastal town.
I like Oceans 211 on Summer Street in Stamford, with its traditional Nantucket faire - which is really a code term for lobster. Delicious, delicate, delectable. What else is there to say? Yes, there are other choices if lobster isn't your favorite, or if you prefer turf over surf! I am a little partial to the Lobster Rolls, if you are looking for a recommendation. Lunch is relatively affordable here, and the atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. Oceans 211 is a great travel USA destination for the food lover.
Places that the locals consider "must sees" are the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, SoundWaters cruise, and Maritime Aquarium located in Norwalk, just north of Stamford. The Museum is on Scofieldtown Road, in Stamford, and is pretty easy to get to. They really have a little of everything for your family. It compares very favorably with other museums I have visited in my USA travels, and I really recommend this for families who want a hands on opportunity to explore exhibits themed with space travel, nature, and life on a small New England farm. Staff here are friendly and helpful. They want your visit to be pleasant and educational.
A SoundWaters Cruise is great fun, and it is educational, too. The mission of SoundWaters, is to educate children and adults about the wonders and beauty of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Well, I think they really put on good programs here. You have to check out the offerings for your trip, but general offerings include ecology education sails, and canoe trips with a certified canoeist/naturalist. They offer opportunities to view and identify wildlife and discovery local history. The SoundWaters Center is located in Cove Island Park, and is really worth adding to your travel USA destinations.
The Maritime Aquarium is about a five or ten minute drive north of Stamford, to Norwalk, and the aquarium is right on the waterfront of the Norwalk River and Long Island Sound. The Aquarium is devoted entirely to the sea life living specifically in the Long Island Sound. As such, they actually have a 110,000 Open Ocean tank with nine-foot sharks, among other sea creatures that you might find in the Sound. The Aquarium is really devoted to education and there are several hands-on opportunities such as the Jellyfish Encounter, for your family to participate in. I know there are IMAX theatres across the USA, but this is the only one in Connecticut, and the movies are really worth seeing as long as you don't have issues with motion sickness.
Stamford, CT is a terrific waterfront town. Whether you are looking for educational opportunities, rest and relaxation, historical sightseeing or just the beauty of an ocean town, it makes a great travel USA destination.
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