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Wouldn’t it be great to live 10 minutes from work? Think about how much longer you could sleep during the week. Or you could go ahead and get up early to exercise, run an extra load of laundry or catch up on social networking with your friends. In addition to the time saved, you can experience savings on you automobile costs as well. From lower fuel costs to lower insurance costs, a shorter drive has its benefits.
If you work for one of Stamford’s larger employers, like UBS, GE or RBS, there are a variety of great options when it comes to living close to work. Many of the best apartments in Stamford are nearby, including Hoyt Bedford Apartments, Morgan Manor, and The Townhouse.
These communities are close to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway and convenient to a myriad of entertainment options, including the quaint shops and restaurants of Bedford Street. These in-town Stamford apartments offer unique layouts as outstanding as their surroundings.
If you are looking to make a move to Stamford then now is the time with most communities filling up quick for the summer. To see more apartment options in Stamford and Connecticut, visit www.CTBestApts.com.
The latest list just came out from Money Magazine and it is no surprise to us that Connecticut has 5 cities listed as Best Places to Live. You can see the entire Top 100 list here. The five cities are Bristol, Hamden, Norwalk, Stamford and West Hartford.
Connecticut has the people’s vote as well! According to Wikipedia it is the 29th most populous state, with 3.4 million residents, and is ranked 48th in size by area, making it the 4th most densely populated state.
If you are looking to relocate to one of the top cities in Connecticut, you might want to first check out Connecticuts Best Apartments. With housing options in Stamford (ranked #78), Hamden (Ranked #87), and Norwalk (Ranked #90), you’ll find options including The Townhouse, Morgan Manor, and Hoyt Bedford in Stamford; Morningside Gardens in Norwalk; and Seramonte in Hamden.
For more information on these convenient apartment homes in Connecticut, please visit www.CTBestApts.com.
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Wednesdays in July are going to offer Stamford residents more to look forward to than just the middle of the week. Purdue Pharma presents Pops in the Park in Columbus Park on Wednesdays in July. Performances will take place on the Heineken Stage throughout the month with Neil Sedaka kicking it off on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. The schedule of performances is:
- JULY 7th- Neil Sedaka
- JULY 14th- Stamford Symphony Pops
- JULY 21st- Steve March Torme
- JULY 28th- Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Party
The Pops in the Park festival is extremely convenient for Stamford residents living in Connecticut’s Best Apartments including Hoyt Bedford, Morgan Manor, and The Read More→
Popcorn, peanuts, death defying tricks and of course, clowns! This could only mean one thing, ehe Big Apple Circus is back! The circus will be returning to downtown Stamford between July 9- 25 at the Mill River Park.
This years show is “Bello is Back!” Bello Nock, named “America’s Best Clown” by Time magazine, returns to the Big Apple Circus after being gone for nine seasons. Known for his gravity-defying hair, trademark tuxedo and white gloves and spats, Bello is certain to amaze and delight all those in attendance. Bello will be joined by many other spectacular circus stars including:
- Grandma
- Big Apple Circus Band
- Winning new ringmaster Kevin Venardos Read More→
Finally, the rest of the nation is going to know what we have known for years and years: Stamford and Norwalk are two of the best cities in the nation to call home. Forbes.com recently released a list of the top 10 most livable cities in America, and Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk came in at #9. For those that get inspired to relocate to Stamford or Norwalk after reading these new Forbes rankings, CTBestApts.com features some of the best apartments in Stamford - The Townhouse, Hoyt Bedford and Morgan Manor - as well as beautiful Norwalk apartments - Morningside Gardens.
What makes a city more livable than another? Well, these rankings were determined by a variety of different factors including the income growth over the last five years, current unemployment rates, cost of living, crime rates and arts and culture ratings. Forbes used data from the Bureau of Labor Statisitics, Moody’s Economy.com, the FBI Crime Report and Sperling’s Best Places to compare 200 metropolitan statistical areas and come up with a list of the top 10. Read More→
The whole nation is succumbing to the power of music! The number one show in the nation for almost the past decade has been a singing competition (American Idol). The mega-hit new television show for the 2009/2010 season is a musical (Glee). On a local level, one of the most popular events in Downtown Stamford is the Alive @ Five summer concert series. No matter where you are looking, people love to hear and create music. So, it’s about time that Stamford has accepted the power of music and is giving local artists and bands an amazing opportunity.
On May 21, 2010, downtown Stamford will be filled with different musicians competing for the opportunity to perform during one of the summer Alive @ Five events - it’s the inaugural Battle of the Bands. There are two ways to participate in the exciting event - be a competitor or be a spectator. No matter which option is right for you, we just want you to participate. Read More→
Hotel Zero Degrees is the next venue for Stamford Downtown Bingo. Not only will you be enjoying an evening of good old fashioned fun while competing for a myriad of great prizes, but you’ll get an up-close look at all of the elegant and sleek features of Hotel Zero Degrees. Since Hotel Zero Degrees is one of Stamford’s newest boutique hotels, you may not have had the opportunity yet to take a tour and revel in its sophisticated ambiance.
As a resident at one of the downtown Stamford apartment communities The Townhouse, Hoyt Bedford or Morgan Manor, you will no doubt be entertaining out of town guests at some point, and you may not necessarily have space for them in your apartment. Hotel Zero Degrees is located within walking distance to all three apartment communities, and it’s convenient downtown location, close to recreation, corporations and transportation, ensures your guests are smack dab in the middle of everything Stamford has to offer tourists. Of course, you cannot recommend the hotel without actually seeing it for yourself first. By attending the Bingo night, you’ll be able to get more information about the hotel during a fun, social event and it won’t seem like a chore in the slightest. Read More→
Easter is on it’s way and The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is ready! Their annual Egg Hunt on Heckscher Farm is Saturday, April 3rd starting at 10:00 a.m. for children six years old and younger. Children should bring their own baskets to hunt for the hundreds of eggs that will be hidden all over the farm. Eggs will be replenished throughout the event to ensure that younger children get their share of the eggs. At the end of the hunt, prizes can be claimed by turning in the eggs.
After your kids have collected their goody bag, plan to spend an afternoon on Stamford Museum’s Nature’s Playground–complete with furry farm friends. The animals on the playground include a Clydesdale, Brown Swiss Cow and Goat. Parents and older children are welcome at the event. Read More→