Guidebook for Milford
Sightseeing
Yale University
Free concerts. Great architecture.
Boardwalk. Beach. View of storied Charles Island. Kids around town -- big and old -- like to believe there's buried treasure there. Put there by Captain Kidd himself!
62 locals recommend
Silver Sands State Park
1 Silver Sands PkwyBoardwalk. Beach. View of storied Charles Island. Kids around town -- big and old -- like to believe there's buried treasure there. Put there by Captain Kidd himself!
Beach Avenue
Beach AvenueWhere American Idol Nick Fradiani's band got its name. You can walk there.
Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point RdNature preserve.
Watch caretakers feed the seals fish for lunch! Take in a short film about wildlife at the IMAX theater.
107 locals recommend
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 N Water StWatch caretakers feed the seals fish for lunch! Take in a short film about wildlife at the IMAX theater.
Yes, this is where they make the colorful candy and flip-top dispensers from the good ol' days. Get a glimpse of the factory. Buy buckets full of candy, if you like!
8 locals recommend
PEZ Candy Inc
35 Prindle Hill RdYes, this is where they make the colorful candy and flip-top dispensers from the good ol' days. Get a glimpse of the factory. Buy buckets full of candy, if you like!
Stroll along the water in this exclusive Milford neighborhood. Enjoy the architecture, from a log cabin tucked in the woods to a Victorian sitting along the shore.
Morningside Drive
Morningside DriveStroll along the water in this exclusive Milford neighborhood. Enjoy the architecture, from a log cabin tucked in the woods to a Victorian sitting along the shore.
One of the most popular beaches in Milford. There's a view of storied Charles Island. Local lore says Captain Kidd buried a treasure here! Free parking. A small restaurant along the beach.
23 locals recommend
Gulf Beach
One of the most popular beaches in Milford. There's a view of storied Charles Island. Local lore says Captain Kidd buried a treasure here! Free parking. A small restaurant along the beach.
Take a day trip on the Bridgeport ferry to Port Jefferson, N.Y., where you can spend the day in a village dotted with shops and restaurants. The ocean breeze is worth the trip!
14 locals recommend
The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company
1 Ferry Access RdTake a day trip on the Bridgeport ferry to Port Jefferson, N.Y., where you can spend the day in a village dotted with shops and restaurants. The ocean breeze is worth the trip!
Food Scene
Kimberly Restaurant
501 New Haven AveContinental fare. Lunch special.
MoMo Sushi
17 Turnpike SquareFresh sushi. Good service. Try the lunch special.
Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant
1585 Boston Post RdReal Chinese food. Fresh. Great lunch special.
Pop's Family Restaurant
134 Old Gate LnFamily-owned diner. They deliver.
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StThey say it's the birthplace of the hamburger!
Mediterranean fare. Spanish flare. I feel like I'm in Europe when I'm there.
11 locals recommend
Bistro Mediterranean Tapas Bar
383 Main StMediterranean fare. Spanish flare. I feel like I'm in Europe when I'm there.
This place is known for its pancakes! So many kinds, I don't know how many! It's pancakes for dinner, folks!
9 locals recommend
Chip's Family Restaurant
321 Boston Post RdThis place is known for its pancakes! So many kinds, I don't know how many! It's pancakes for dinner, folks!
Reggiano's Restaurant
489 Bridgeport AveGreat Italian food in a classy, but casual setting. Try the lunch special!
A seaside shack with clams on the half shell, lobster rolls, and much more! Worth the visit.
10 locals recommend
Stowe's Seafood
347 Beach StA seaside shack with clams on the half shell, lobster rolls, and much more! Worth the visit.
Walnut Beach Pizza & Subs
63 BroadwayIce cream made on the premises. I'm talking gelato!
Great Sunday brunch. There's usually a line, but it's worth the wait!
18 locals recommend
The Corner Restaurant
105 River StGreat Sunday brunch. There's usually a line, but it's worth the wait!
A local café featuring sweets and sandwiches, cappuccino and espresso. Bring your laptop if you so desire. Or just chat.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Atlantique
33 River StA local café featuring sweets and sandwiches, cappuccino and espresso. Bring your laptop if you so desire. Or just chat.
Everything Else
An experience! Mexican and other food trucks that critics have given great reviews.
Food Terminal Plaza
Food Terminal PlazaAn experience! Mexican and other food trucks that critics have given great reviews.
One of my favorite stores for bargains. Lawn chairs, sunglasses, gifts, snacks, etc.
Ocean State Job Lot
727 Rubber AveOne of my favorite stores for bargains. Lawn chairs, sunglasses, gifts, snacks, etc.
Shopping
The very first Christmas Tree Shop -- chock full of household and holiday bargains. Visitors come from far and wide.
Christmas Tree Shops
220 Indian River RdThe very first Christmas Tree Shop -- chock full of household and holiday bargains. Visitors come from far and wide.
A roadside farm with plenty of fresh vegetables and flowers. Enjoy!
8 locals recommend
Robert Treat Farm
1339 New Haven AveA roadside farm with plenty of fresh vegetables and flowers. Enjoy!
Arts & Culture
Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post RdMall with IMAX theater.