Stratford, CT Road Trips

Stratford, Connecticut is a very historical place. If you visit here be sure to check out these places and learn as much as you can. 1 Ephraim Wheeler House, 470 Whippoorwill Lane. (updated May 2025) 2 Isaac Lewis House, 50 Paradise Green Place. (updated May 2025) Stratford Point Lighthouse, Stratford Point at mouth of Housatonic River 3 Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR IATA), ☏ +1 203-466-6205. Stratford is the birthplace of the American helicopter industry. In 1939 Igor Sikorsky successfully flew the first helicopter at his Stratford based helicopter plant. This airport is the hub of corporate activity and provides commuter service to other cities. Sikorsky Aircraft is the leading manufacturer of helicopters. Here helicopters are built for military and commercial applications. (updated May 2025) 4 Roosevelt Forest. The town of stratford owns this 250 acre forest. Many people hike here on the hiking paths. (updated May 2025) 5 Boothe Memorial Park, Main Street Putney, ☏ +1 203-381-2046. 32-acre park was willed to the town of Stratford after the death of David & Stephen Boothe. In the museum there is a collection of buildings such as a carriage house, Americana Museum, mini lighthouse and windmill, a clocktower museum, a trolley station, a chapel, blacksmith shop as well as the original Sikorsky Bridge toll booth from the Merritt Parkway. (updated May 2025) Capt. David Judson House, 967 Academy Hill. This historic house was built by David Judson in 1723 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

You'll likely never be bored in Stratford, as there is always so much to do all year round. You can go ice skating, go to the movies, go shopping and mini golf. Stratford Speedway, 725 Barnum Ave Cutoff, ☏ +1 203-375-1171. At Stratford Speedway you can go Go-Karting with your entire family! Stratford Speedway has very cheap prices and is fun for everyone! They also book parties! Sports Center of Connecticut, 284 River Road, ☏ +1 203-929-6500. At the Sports Center of Connecticut located on the Stratford/Shelton border you can do everything from lazer tag, mini golf, ice skating, fun bowling, batting cages, arcade, and driving range! Book parties, take the family, or go with friends! Open year round.

Stratford is full of restaurants! There are multiple places to eat on every street corner! Make sure to check out some of the most popular restaurants! Acapulcos, 2419 Main Street, ☏ +1 203-378-7900. Mexican food. There is a nice environment in this restaurant. Good to bring your family. They have a party room and also another room with a bar. Outdoor and indoor seating. Panda House, 88 Ryders Lane, ☏ +1 203-378-4107. Chinese food. Eat there, pick up, or delivery. Gaetano's Deli, 1478 Barnum Ave, ☏ +1 203-377-8860. Excellent, friendly service. Sandwiches. Very fresh meat. Bella Napoli, 112 Barnum Avenue, ☏ +1 203-375-7700. Pizza and Italian food. They also deliver.

Paradise Pizza Bar, 3610 Main Street, ☏ +1 203-377-0476. Paradise Pizza is a restaurant but has a bar attached to it in a different room. On football game days they have specials and on holidays such as St. Patricks Day.

Homewood Suites Stratford, 6905 Main St, ☏ +1 203-377-3322. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, full-size refrigerator and two-burner stove. Quality Suites, 1500 South Avenue. Surfside Hotel, 10 Washington Parkway. Located only steps away from the water this motel is a beautiful place to say. The restaurant is very nice and also has an outdoor bar. $300.

Interstate 95 (Connecticut Turnpike), US Route 1, the Merritt Parkway (Route 15), Route 108 (Nichols Avenue), Route 110 (East Main Street and River Road), Route 113 (Lordship Boulevard and Main Street), and Route 130 (Stratford Avenue and Ferry Boulevard) all cross Stratford. Metro North You can find prices and train schedules by visiting the metro north website! http://www.mta.info/mnr/

Many of the shopping plazas and popular parts of town are located on Main Street. Walking on Main Street is the most common way of getting around. There is also a bus that runs through the town 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can find a bus stop on almost any street corner. Also, many people bike around the town. Be sure to check out some of the bike trails!