The Boathouse Guidebook to Milford

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The Boathouse Guidebook to Milford

Food scene

Gigantic delicious scones & muffins; great coffee, bread, sandwiches, and salads; Amazing breakfast pizza! (No inside seating; but there are picnic tables on the Green across the street.)
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Scratch Baking
84 Broad St
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Gigantic delicious scones & muffins; great coffee, bread, sandwiches, and salads; Amazing breakfast pizza! (No inside seating; but there are picnic tables on the Green across the street.)
Great coffee, biscotti, crepes, paninis; beautiful outdoor patio; Check the schedule for live music!
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Cafe Atlantique
33 River St
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Great coffee, biscotti, crepes, paninis; beautiful outdoor patio; Check the schedule for live music!
Beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Harbor; great burgers with creative gourmet toppings; pulled pork nachos, and fried Oreos!
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Flipside Burgers & Bar
1 Schooner Ln
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Beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Harbor; great burgers with creative gourmet toppings; pulled pork nachos, and fried Oreos!
Beach view from outdoor patio area; great gyros, burgers, wraps, and veggie noodles. Don't miss the feta garlic fries, frappés or the rice pudding!
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The Greek Spot Cafe & Grill
726 E Broadway
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Beach view from outdoor patio area; great gyros, burgers, wraps, and veggie noodles. Don't miss the feta garlic fries, frappés or the rice pudding!
Everything is good, but the mashed potato pizza is a personal fav!
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GG's Wood Fired Pizza
591 Boston Post Rd
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Everything is good, but the mashed potato pizza is a personal fav!
Go for the fish & chips or their famous lobster roll!
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Seven Seas Restaurant
16 New Haven Ave
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Go for the fish & chips or their famous lobster roll!
Great atmosphere, cute patio out back. Authentic Latin cuisine. Sister restaurant to Bistro Basque next door. Both excellent!
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el barrio
17 River St
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Great atmosphere, cute patio out back. Authentic Latin cuisine. Sister restaurant to Bistro Basque next door. Both excellent!
Waterfront views of the Housatonic River; fun "igloo park" for winter; tons of beers on tap, wide variety of menu items. Fun place!
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Dockside Waterfront Biergarten and Brewery, LLC
40 Bridgeport Avenue
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Waterfront views of the Housatonic River; fun "igloo park" for winter; tons of beers on tap, wide variety of menu items. Fun place!
Gourmet brunch items that have made it on the Food Network. People magazine calls it "Best brunch in America." Cash only! (Though I think they have an ATM in the back.)
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The Corner Restaurant
105 River St
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Gourmet brunch items that have made it on the Food Network. People magazine calls it "Best brunch in America." Cash only! (Though I think they have an ATM in the back.)
Classic breakfast (eggs/pancakes/bacon) and lunch (sandwiches/wraps) options with specialty gourmet dishes (lobster quesadillas/corned beef hash and eggs) thrown in.
The Plate
587 New Haven Ave
Classic breakfast (eggs/pancakes/bacon) and lunch (sandwiches/wraps) options with specialty gourmet dishes (lobster quesadillas/corned beef hash and eggs) thrown in.
Higher end Italian food right downtown; artisanal pizza. Sometimes have live music.
Strega Restaurant
576 Main St
Higher end Italian food right downtown; artisanal pizza. Sometimes have live music.
Right on the harbor; Perfect for an afternoon or evening treat while strolling downtown. Classic and signature flavors
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Scoopy Doo's
37 Helwig St
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Right on the harbor; Perfect for an afternoon or evening treat while strolling downtown. Classic and signature flavors
Best falafel around! Fantastic hummus platter.
Olive Tree
2009 Bridgeport Ave
Best falafel around! Fantastic hummus platter.
Never been, but it's right up the street near the gazebo on the Green and gets great reviews!
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Founders House Pub & Patio
117 Broad St
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Never been, but it's right up the street near the gazebo on the Green and gets great reviews!
Very reasonably priced (tacos for $3-4.50); Amazing tacos, empanadas, and yucca fries with chipotle mayo!
Don Rene Taqueria
50 South Broad Street
Very reasonably priced (tacos for $3-4.50); Amazing tacos, empanadas, and yucca fries with chipotle mayo!
Their "the works" is AMAZING!! If you're into lots of toppings on and mega-size pie (like 2 normal large pizzas) for $35, you've got to check it out.
Papa's Pizza II
2005 Bridgeport Ave
Their "the works" is AMAZING!! If you're into lots of toppings on and mega-size pie (like 2 normal large pizzas) for $35, you've got to check it out.

Sightseeing

Bike, kayak, and paddle board rentals, down by Walnut Beach.
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Scoot & Paddle
28 Naugatuck Ave
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Bike, kayak, and paddle board rentals, down by Walnut Beach.
Located where the Housatonic River and the Sound meet. Tidal marsh, dunes, beach & sandbar. Climb the lookout tower to see the osprey nests!
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Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point Rd
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Located where the Housatonic River and the Sound meet. Tidal marsh, dunes, beach & sandbar. Climb the lookout tower to see the osprey nests!
Right around the corner from us! I think they're usually open Sundays 1-4.
Milford Historical Society
34 High St
Right around the corner from us! I think they're usually open Sundays 1-4.
Over a half mile of shoreline and three quarters of a mile of boardwalk; Great views of Charles Island; Plenty of benches/tables on covered patio. Restrooms/showers/concessions available in summer.
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Državni park Silver Sands
1 Silver Sands Pkwy
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Over a half mile of shoreline and three quarters of a mile of boardwalk; Great views of Charles Island; Plenty of benches/tables on covered patio. Restrooms/showers/concessions available in summer.
Our kids love this beach because there are tons of rocks to climb on!
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Anchor Beach
136 Beach Ave
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Our kids love this beach because there are tons of rocks to climb on!
This beach is at the end of the Silver Sands boardwalk, close to a little downtown area where Scoot & Paddle and Walnut Beach Creamery are.
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Walnut Beach Pavilion
85 Viscount Dr
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This beach is at the end of the Silver Sands boardwalk, close to a little downtown area where Scoot & Paddle and Walnut Beach Creamery are.
One of our favorite hikes in Milford. 1.3 mile loop on the blue trail. Easy parking... some minor creek crossing when there's been heavy rain/snow. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/solomonproperty.pdf
Solomon Woods
810 West River Street
One of our favorite hikes in Milford. 1.3 mile loop on the blue trail. Easy parking... some minor creek crossing when there's been heavy rain/snow. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/solomonproperty.pdf
Fantastic playground, splash pad (Memorial Day-Labor Day usually), story walk, hiking trails, pond, and creek. We love hiking here! Park at the bottom of the hill if you don't have a resident sticker.
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Eisenhower Park
780 North St
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Fantastic playground, splash pad (Memorial Day-Labor Day usually), story walk, hiking trails, pond, and creek. We love hiking here! Park at the bottom of the hill if you don't have a resident sticker.
About a mile loop around a pond. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/mondo_ponds.pdf
Mondo Ponds Trail
Mondo Ponds Trail
About a mile loop around a pond. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/mondo_ponds.pdf
Less than a mile; easy hike, long boardwalk through wetland area. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/solomonproperty.pdf
Beaver Brook Trails
Less than a mile; easy hike, long boardwalk through wetland area. https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/solomonproperty.pdf
Amazing little venue- hosts art shows, theater productions, concerts, classes, etc. Check the website for current shows!
Milford Arts Council, the MAC
40 Railroad Ave
Amazing little venue- hosts art shows, theater productions, concerts, classes, etc. Check the website for current shows!
Our personal fav! Walk (15 min) or drive (3 min)... We usually park along Ward Street. High tide comes almost to the steps, so we prefer going at low tide when there's plenty of space!
Fort Trumbull Beach
Our personal fav! Walk (15 min) or drive (3 min)... We usually park along Ward Street. High tide comes almost to the steps, so we prefer going at low tide when there's plenty of space!
Another great option with plenty of parking, and seafood at Goody's on the beach.
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Gulf Beach
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Another great option with plenty of parking, and seafood at Goody's on the beach.
https://us.pez.com/pages/hours-and-location
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PEZ Visitor Center
35 Prindle Hill Rd
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https://us.pez.com/pages/hours-and-location
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Beardsley Zoo u Connecticutu
1875 Noble Ave
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Mystic Seaport Muzej
75 Greenmanville Ave
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Mystic Aquarium
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Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel St
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Sveučilište Yale
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Festivals/Events

Set for Aug 17, 2024! Over 30,000 oysters, live music, craft fair on the Green. Fun on Friday night too- Oyster Eve.
Milford Oyster Festival
1 Shipyard Ln
Set for Aug 17, 2024! Over 30,000 oysters, live music, craft fair on the Green. Fun on Friday night too- Oyster Eve.