Guidebook for Milford
Parks & Nature
Big, beautiful beach, a boardwalk, a very short walk from the house.
62 locals recommend
Silver Sands State Park
1 Silver Sands PkwyBig, beautiful beach, a boardwalk, a very short walk from the house.
Twice a day there is a sandbar that reveals itself and you can walk from Silver Sands to Charles Island. Don't linger as tides come in quickly.
Charles Island, Milford, CT 06460, USA
Twice a day there is a sandbar that reveals itself and you can walk from Silver Sands to Charles Island. Don't linger as tides come in quickly.
Wilcox Park
Park and tennis courts alongside LI Sound.
Shopping
Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post RdVariety of stores including Target & Dick's Sporting Goods.
Whole Foods Market
1686 Boston Post RdGroceries
Stop & Shop
855 Bridgeport AveNearest grocery store
Trader Joe's
560 Boston Post RdClinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeFactory outlets - approx. 30 min drive
Westbrook Outlets
Factory outlets - approx. 30 drive
G Mart
Asian supermarket. Bright, airy and pretty well stocked.
Westfield Trumbull Mall
5065 Main StBig mall. Approx. 15 min drive
Walmart
1365 Boston Post RdApprox. 7 min drive
CVS
nearest pharmacy
Food Scene
The Greek Spot Cafe & Grill
726 E BroadwaySteps from the house. Outdoor seating available.
Scratch Baking
84 Broad StDelicious baked goods!
Silver Sands Pizza
Delicious made to order pizza and other tasty Italian food.
Founders House Pub & Patio
117 Broad StGood pub food
Stonebridge Restaurant
50 Daniel StOne of the most popular restaurants in Milford.
Colony Grill - Milford
Thin crust pizzas
Flipside Burgers & Bar
1 Schooner LnFood & drink
Eli's Tavern
21 Daniel StMicalizzi Milford
Sweet treats
SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar
33 New Haven AveNearest Brewery
Two Roads Brewing Company
1700 Stratford AveBiggest nearby brewery
Our favorite brewery for hazy IPAs! They have a weekly rotating food truck.
11 locals recommend
Tribus Beer Co.
100 Raton DrOur favorite brewery for hazy IPAs! They have a weekly rotating food truck.
Brewport Brewing Co
Brewery with surprisingly good pizzas.
Dockside Brewery
Favorite brewery for summer months.
The Corner Restaurant
105 River StTerrific breakfast and weekend brunch.
Not sure why this comes up as "Walnut Beach Farmers' Market" - it's the Walnut Beach Creamery. Original flavors, lots of choices. Try the Thai Rice Pudding!
20 locals recommend
Walnut Beach Farmers' Market
17 BroadwayNot sure why this comes up as "Walnut Beach Farmers' Market" - it's the Walnut Beach Creamery. Original flavors, lots of choices. Try the Thai Rice Pudding!
Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant
255 Boston Post RdItalian food
Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
15 Factory LnGood place for wings and a beer
Carvel
1081 Bridgeport AveNearest ice cream joint
Hair of the Dog
Very good food & drink.
Lasse's Restaurant
611 Bridgeport AveGood value family restaurant.
Bin 100 Restaurant
100 Lansdale AveMore upscale. White tablecloth. Good food and long wine list.
Nearby Schools
Yale University
Approx. 20 min drive
Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus
Approx. 20 min drive
Fairfield University
1073 N Benson RdApprox. 15 min drive
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park AveApprox. 20 min drive
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Approx. 15 min drive
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect StApprox. 20 min drive
Notre Dame Catholic High School
220 Jefferson StApprox. 20 min drive
University of Bridgeport
126 Park AveApprox. 10 min drive
Other
Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus
300 Seaside AveNearest hospital
Recreation
Rental shop for scooters, kayaks, paddle boards floating lily pads, etc.
25 locals recommend
Scoot & Paddle
28 Naugatuck AveRental shop for scooters, kayaks, paddle boards floating lily pads, etc.
Milford Indoor Tennis
Year round indoor tennis facility
Milford Ice Pavilion
291 Sub WayIndoor ice skating rink
Tony's Bikes & Sports
108 Broad St