| this downtown all-suite hotel with asian-inspired decor is 0. 6 miles from university of connecticut-stamford and 0. 8 miles from shopping at stamford town center mall. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all the colorfully decorated suites offer kitchens and separate living areas, as well as free wifi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. free amenities include continental breakfast and a local shuttle, plus underground parking
John F Kennedy International Airport 50 min
Lockwood Mathews (15 min)
Guided tours are offered of this grand 1860s country house with rotating exhibits & events. Mianus River Park (13 min)
389-acre forest with rugged mountain biking & hiking trails, fishing spots & lots of dog walkers. Stamford Museum & Nature Center (14 min)
Kid-oriented nature center with trails, a small museum & animals, including two otters. Playland Park (21 min)
Seasonal beachfront amusement park boasts 50+ rides, a children’s museum, pool, & ice-skating rink. Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens (14 min)
Outdoor botanical park open daily & an indoor education center with library & seasonal plant clinic. The Glass House, National Trust for Historic Preservation (18 min)
Home designed by Philip Johnson is now a designated landmark offering tours, gardens & a cafe. Cove Island (10 min)
Sprawling island park with sand beaches & cycling paths, plus abundant waterfowl & a nature center. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (15 min)
Sizable aquarium with 30+ fresh- & saltwater exhibits, including a touch tank, theater & cafe. Stepping Stones Museum for Children (16 min)
Museum complex housing numerous educational exhibits for children, plus classes & a cafe. Sherwood Island State Park (18 min)
235 acres on the coast offering beaches for swimming & fishing, plus picnic areas & a 9/11 memorial. Calf Pasture Beach (20 min)
35-acre area on Long Island Sound with a beach, parkland, recreational areas, fishing pier & cafe. East Coast Greenway (11 min)
Cycling, camping, and outdoor recreation Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (1 hr 9)
Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (1 hr 30)
English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house. Bruce Museum (13 min)
Museum offering permanent & rotating exhibits on art, science & natural history, plus weekly tours. | 
