| this modern hotel is a 2-minute walk from the university of connecticut-stamford and a 4-minute walk from mill river park. some rooms feature whirlpool tubs or balconies, while suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include an indoor pool and an exercise room, plus a business center with workstations and printers, and 2 meeting rooms. social spaces include a living room-style lobby, an american restaurant and a bar. contemporary rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, minifridges and coffeemakers
John F Kennedy International Airport 49 min
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (15 min)
Sizable aquarium with 30+ fresh- & saltwater exhibits, including a touch tank, theater & cafe. Rye Town Park (20 min)
Circa-1907 town park with Spanish-style buildings & nature paths, plus vast white-sand beach. Kensico Reservoir (26 min)
Lake with fishing & boating, plus a historic dam featuring a park with a playground & trails. Mianus River Park (15 min)
389-acre forest with rugged mountain biking & hiking trails, fishing spots & lots of dog walkers. Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens (19 min)
Outdoor botanical park open daily & an indoor education center with library & seasonal plant clinic. East Coast Greenway (10 min)
Cycling, camping, and outdoor recreation Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (1 hr 8)
Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens (22 min)
Manicured gardens featuring sculptures by 20th-century artists at a food & drink company HQ. The Glass House, National Trust for Historic Preservation (22 min)
Home designed by Philip Johnson is now a designated landmark offering tours, gardens & a cafe. Sheffield Island Lighthouse (19 min)
This 1868 lighthouse has 10 rooms filled with period furnishings & is open seasonally for tours. Greenwich Point Park (15 min) Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (1 hr 28)
English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house. Lockwood Mathews (15 min)
Guided tours are offered of this grand 1860s country house with rotating exhibits & events. Cove Island (9 min)
Sprawling island park with sand beaches & cycling paths, plus abundant waterfowl & a nature center. Compo Beach (23 min)
Day-use park with a sandy beach, a picnic shelter, volleyball courts, restrooms & a play structure. | 
