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8 Great Places for Dinner in Downtown Stamford

A short list of our favorite places to go for dinner near Vela, with some of the best food in downtown Stamford.

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4 Great Local Coffee Shops in Downtown Stamford

A curated round up of our favorite locally owned spots with great vibes and even better coffee, right in the heart of downtown Stamford.

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Commuting from Downtown Stamford to NYC

The most efficient way to get from Stamford to NYC is on the Metro North. If driving, your best bet is to hop on I-95 and I-278 to FDR.

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Directions to Stamford’s Metro Station from Vela

Vela is an 11-minute walk down Washington Blvd to the Stamford Amtrak/Metro North station - you can be at Grand Central in an hour.

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Living in Downtown Stamford

Living at Vela puts you right in the heart of downtown, with easy access to restaurants, parks, performing arts events, and so much more.

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