by JC Campbell

Created on: February 02, 2009   Last Updated: February 08, 2009

Depending on where you live, winter can either be a time of year where you lock yourself away in hibernation until the snow melts, or it can be an opportunity to engage in some bracing wintertime activity. Stamford, CT is one place that caters for people who enjoy being active during the winter months, providing a wide variety of things to do in and around the city. Snowfall is no surprise for the residents of Stamford or the city fathers. While some places may come to a complete standstill due to lack of foresight, Stamford is geared up for the winter weather and makes the season one of the most active times of the year.

UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS

Wintertime in Stamford, Connecticut can be the most beautiful time of the year when a substantial snowfall carpets the city and turns it into a photographers paradise. No matter whether there is snow or rain, winter in Stamford offers so much for residents and visitors alike with all manner of things to keep you amused, entertained or relaxed. Any city worth its salt will have attractions that are unique to the area and Stamford is no exception. Though it may be winter, for many, this is the perfect opportunity for outdoor activities like skating, sled riding, building snowmen and the mandatory snowball fights.

If you plan to be in Stamford in the wintertime, make sure you don't miss the UBS Parade which is one of the most spectacular helium balloon events you will ever see. This event signals the beginning of Stamford's celebration of winter and all that it brings to the city. While snow might bring some cities to a standstill, in Stamford, it is a welcome sight for citizens, business owners and visitors who come regularly to benefit from all that the city has to offer at this time of year.

WINTERFEST

Winter in Stamford permits you to relive your childhood, to go back to the days before computers, cell phones, ipods and even television when families romped in the snow and enjoyed the brisk outdoor life for a season. Stamford takes full advantage of its true winter weather by arranging a Winterfest each year that provides great fun for the whole family. Winter is not a time to lock yourself away from the cold, inclement weather but is in reality, a reason to get yourself outdoors and join in the fun. If you enjoy the feel of winter and revel in the kind of activities it offers, you will find Stamford, CT to be a place that fully encourages this spirit.

This is not to say it is all about snow, ice and outdoor activities. Like most

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