You'll Never Forget A Trip To The Most Enchanting Town In All Of Connecticut
By Lisa Sammons|Published June 22, 2022
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
We’ve got a lot of great small towns and cities in Connecticut. One of our favorites is Milford: this place has incredible natural beauty. With stunning beaches, green spaces, and marsh lands, it’s almost otherworldly in how gorgeous it is. Throw in a wonderful downtown area and some delightful local attractions and this is a fantastic day trip in Connecticut.
Milford has a population of around 50,000 people, so it's not too big, but also not so small that there aren't plenty of amenities and attractions. What's really amazing about the city, though, is its natural beauty.
Silver Sands State Park is one of our favorite state parks in Connecticut. This magical park has two miles of hiking trails, sandy shoreline, a marshy area, and a boardwalk.
Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT 06460, USA
The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is another gorgeous beach area in Milford. Make sure you check out the fantastic boardwalk hike. It's a short, easy trail that's especially great for wildlife lovers. More than 300 bird species have been spotted at this preserve.
Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford, CT 06460, USA
If you love sweets, you won't want to miss the PEZ Visitor Center. It's technically in the town of Orange, but it's just a few miles from Milford, so you can easily visit in a day trip.
PEZ Visitor Center, 35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA
The Milford Green is one of the largest greens in New England. The park hosts plenty of festivals throughout the year and is a great spot to walk around and enjoy the downtown atmosphere.
Milford Green, 84 S Broad St, Milford, CT 06460, USA