Stamford was incorporated as a city in 1893. Its history dates back to the early 18th century, when the city was first settled in. Around this time, New York residents either built or bought houses for sale in Stamford, Connecticut, and started commuting to Manhattan by train. This settlement increased the city's population, with numbers almost reaching 2,000 in 1890. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Stamford experienced a significant boom in commercial real estate. This was initiated by corporations that relocated from New York City to other areas, including Stamford. During that time, there was a massive urban redevelopment campaign that saw Stamford's downtown transformed. Many tall buildings changed the city's skyline. These changes made more people move into the city. One of the leading companies at that time, The F.D. Rich Company moved to Stamford in the early 1980s. It became the city-designated urban renewal developer of Stamford's downtown area. Many development projects were ongoing in Stamford and the neighboring areas, with New York City playing an important role. The development continued into the 1990s as Stamford emerged as the most developed city in Connecticut. One Landmarks Square, Stamford's tallest structure at that time, was completed in 1993 at 21 floors. Several other buildings were also completed at this time, including One Stamford Forum and the Stamford Town Center. A host of several other downtown buildings were developed in the late 1990s, giving Stamford its current face. The Park Tower Stamford condominium tower has since become the tallest building in the city, with 34 floors. Over the years, the city has undergone various renovation programs as buildings get new paintings. Its economy has long been dependent on the financial industry, with the sector accounting for a majority of the city's GDP. Its early ties with New York City also helped Stamford establish itself as a major city in Connecticut.

Being one of the most developed cities in Connecticut, Stamford offers a lot to see and do. While in this city, you won't run out of exciting things to experience. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is one of the biggest attractions in the city. Deep in the woodlands of North Stamford, this museum mixes art with history, nature, and agricultural experience.

It sits on a massive 119 acres of land on the grounds of the Bendel Mansion. It was built in the late 1920s in a mock Tudor style. The museum is found in a state-of-the-art building that gives you access to various attractions. For instance, you can explore a diversity of galleries, antique farming implements, the Natural History of New England, and totem poles. The museum also has an open playground for physical activities.

The Bartlett Arboretum is another major attraction in Stamford. This botanical attraction has been described as a "living classroom" with over 3,500 specimens. The specimens are uniquely planted in 12 different gardens near the Stamford Museum. Most of the plants here are gathered from New England, with some of them from foreign areas like Mexico, Africa, and some parts of Europe.

Residents also enjoy the Glass House, which was designed by Philip Johnson in 1949. It is a unique modern architecture found near the city and within a short drive from the Stamford Museum. It is a single open-plan room with shiny glass walls on a slender brick base and wooden frame. The Glass House is a study of geometry, minimalism, transparency, and reflection. It is also one of the most photographed buildings in Stamford. The presence of these many attractions makes it ideal to consider investing in houses for sale in Stamford, Connecticut.