Palace and Rich Forum Theaters
Two of Stamford's performing arts theaters are both conveniently located a few blocks away on Atlantic Street. Shows are seasonable and include live Broadway-quality theater productions as well as one-night performances of music, dance, and comedy. Stamford has attracted such celebrities as Bill Cosby, Tom Jones, Carrot Top, and The Four Tops. www.onlyatsca.com

Rip Van Winkle Bowling Alley
This bowling alley features 48 lanes, bar, and snack bar. On Friday and Saturday nights, they offer "Extreme Bowling," which speaks for itself. If you're looking for something recreational, competitive, and fun, Rip Van Winkle is the place to go. Approximately ten minutes from the hotel at Norwalk CT off I-95, exit #13.

Foxwood's Casino
The world's largest casino isn't in Monaco or Las Vegas... it's right here in New England in Ledyard CT. The Mashantucket Pequot tribe's Foxwood's Resort Casino offers the gambling action that has made it not only a New England landmark but a worldwide landmark. Foxwood's is more than just 5500 slot machines, hundreds of table games, Keno, bingo, poker, and horse racing, the resort complex is home to three hotels, 30 dining options, a 1450-seat Fox Theater, a 360-degree Cinedome movie theater, and the new Mashantucket Pequot Museum, which is a five-minute shuttle ride away. Approximately 1.5 hours from Stamford off I-95, exit #92.

Mohegan Sun Casino
Mohegan Sun offers 179,500 feet of gaming space, which accommodates over 3000 slot machines and 192 gaming tables. Mohegan Sun also offers some of the region's finest dining, entertainment, and retail shopping, and the fabulous Kids Quest family entertainment facility. Mohegan Sun features a spectacular 10,000-square-foot Wolf Bar and Showroom, offering state-of-the-art entertainment and events. With the addition of the 12,000-square-foot Race Book, located in the Autumn Casino, off-track betting enthusiasts can enjoy racing action 14 hours a day, seven days a week. The Race Book features over 200 carrels, with individual 13" television monitors and computerized self-service betting capabilities. 1.5 hours from the hotel.

Movie Theaters
Downtown Stamford has two multiplex cinemas within walking distances from the Stamford Marriott hotel. The Crown Landmark Theater, which houses nine movie screens, is located directly across the street on the Macy's side of the Stamford Town Center. Crown Majestic Theater is located just three blocks away and accommodates six movie screens. Both offer the latest movie releases, large concession stands, and are handicap accessible.

Golf Courses
Stamford has two public golf courses, both located approximately ten minutes from the hotel. Both offer a pro shop, driving range, and tee times.

E Gaynor Brennan Golf Course
18 holes, 6700 yards, par 72. A short, but challenging course.

Sterling Farms Golf Course
18 holes, 6800 yards, par 72. www.sterlingfarmsgc.com

Other courses include:

Sanctuary
www.mygolf.com

Centennial Golf Course
www.centennialgolf.com

Saxon Woods
www.westchestergov.com