Barbara’s guidebook.
Bishop's Farm Market
On the wine trail, Food/Farmer's Market, Apple picking, outside small plates and wine and ice cream stand. Fun for all!!
Just down the road from your room. A Guilford Landmark and really fun place to visit!
57 locals recommend
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdJust down the road from your room. A Guilford Landmark and really fun place to visit!
Sightseeing
One of the most serene oceanside parks in the area. My personal favorite place to visit. Grills and picnic tables are on site. Bring your coolers and chairs or a blanket. Free entry and open dawn to dusk.
14 locals recommend
Chaffinch Island Park
39 Deepwood DrOne of the most serene oceanside parks in the area. My personal favorite place to visit. Grills and picnic tables are on site. Bring your coolers and chairs or a blanket. Free entry and open dawn to dusk.
7.7 acres. Monuments, benches, Special events and walkways.
The heart of Guilford.
22 locals recommend
Guilford Town Green
115 Whitfield St7.7 acres. Monuments, benches, Special events and walkways.
The heart of Guilford.
Beautiful beach here in Guilford. Bathrooms on site. Large pavilion with picnic tables, Large playscape and new splash pad on site. Day passes are available at Community Center.
17 locals recommend
Jacobs Beach
140 Seaside AveBeautiful beach here in Guilford. Bathrooms on site. Large pavilion with picnic tables, Large playscape and new splash pad on site. Day passes are available at Community Center.
14-acre quiet sanctuary with beach area, boardwalk, bocce courts and Platform Gateway to National New England Trail.
Chittenden Park
127 Seaside Avenue14-acre quiet sanctuary with beach area, boardwalk, bocce courts and Platform Gateway to National New England Trail.
The Dudley Farm
2351 Durham RdFarmers market every weekend in the spring, summer and fall.
Drive to the "Docks" and take in all the beauty of our shoreline. Three dining options there and view of the famous Grass Island Shack. Inquire about Grass Island 1-hour cruises at the Guilford Lobster Pound.
Guilford Town Marina
Whitfield StreetDrive to the "Docks" and take in all the beauty of our shoreline. Three dining options there and view of the famous Grass Island Shack. Inquire about Grass Island 1-hour cruises at the Guilford Lobster Pound.
41 Acre Lake with 314' beach. Picnic shelter. Bath house available. Kayak and paddleboats available. Daily fees.
Located on Rt 77 (Durham Rd)
8 locals recommend
Lake Quonnipaug
77 Quonnipaug Ln41 Acre Lake with 314' beach. Picnic shelter. Bath house available. Kayak and paddleboats available. Daily fees.
Located on Rt 77 (Durham Rd)
Located at city dock, Stony Creek, Branford CT.
Relax, see the sights, and learn the unique history of the Thimble Islands on a 45-minute narrated tour.
Call (203) 350-9089 or text (203) 646-7369 for reservations.
This is a great thing to do on the CT Shoreline!
9 locals recommend
M/V Islander - Thimble Island Cruise w/Capt. Dave
Located at city dock, Stony Creek, Branford CT.
Relax, see the sights, and learn the unique history of the Thimble Islands on a 45-minute narrated tour.
Call (203) 350-9089 or text (203) 646-7369 for reservations.
This is a great thing to do on the CT Shoreline!
HUGE state park with many beaches, picnic areas and camping. Daily rate to enter.
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdHUGE state park with many beaches, picnic areas and camping. Daily rate to enter.
Really great day trip. Spectacular lavender gardens to stroll through. Garden shop and bring your own picnic lunch.
11 locals recommend
Lavender Pond Farm
318 Roast Meat Hill RdReally great day trip. Spectacular lavender gardens to stroll through. Garden shop and bring your own picnic lunch.
Hiking
Westwoods
Sam Hill RoadMiles of hiking trails, well-marked from beginner to advanced.
Another favorite hiking destination Guilford has to offer.
This hike is up a mountain, but view from the top is breathtaking!
10 locals recommend
Bluff Head Trails
Bluff Head TrailAnother favorite hiking destination Guilford has to offer.
This hike is up a mountain, but view from the top is breathtaking!
Food scene
Great menu. Large outside dining area with heaters.
Right on the green, North end.
15 locals recommend
Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford
25 Whitfield StGreat menu. Large outside dining area with heaters.
Right on the green, North end.
Great Menu. Outside dining available with heaters.
Right on the south corner of the Green.
17 locals recommend
AMARONE RESTAURANT
2 Water StGreat Menu. Outside dining available with heaters.
Right on the south corner of the Green.
Really good Italian cuisine. Bar menu. Just south of the Green.
25 locals recommend
Quattro's Italian Restaurant
14 Water StReally good Italian cuisine. Bar menu. Just south of the Green.
Something for everyone here. Seafood options, located right in the Guilford Marina.
18 locals recommend
Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield StSomething for everyone here. Seafood options, located right in the Guilford Marina.
Great little spot located at Guilford Marina.
Sandwiches, wraps, burgers. Great fries and onion rings.
Inside and outside dining. Occasional live music on premises. BYOB is allowed. Also pet friendly.
7 locals recommend
Pa's Place
514 Whitfield StreetGreat little spot located at Guilford Marina.
Sandwiches, wraps, burgers. Great fries and onion rings.
Inside and outside dining. Occasional live music on premises. BYOB is allowed. Also pet friendly.
Located at the Docks/Marina this is outside dining only but has the best fresh lobster rolls around!!
18 locals recommend
Guilford Lobster Pound
505 Old Whitfield StLocated at the Docks/Marina this is outside dining only but has the best fresh lobster rolls around!!
Great breakfast and lunch, coffee and baked goods.
Deli, meat counter and small market. Right on the Green!
Can sit outside and enjoy your meal and take in all the sights of the green! My personal favorite!
15 locals recommend
The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center
77 Whitfield StGreat breakfast and lunch, coffee and baked goods.
Deli, meat counter and small market. Right on the Green!
Can sit outside and enjoy your meal and take in all the sights of the green! My personal favorite!
Cilantro Specialty Foods
85 Whitfield StGreat coffee shop. Breakfast and lunch options.
Famous New Haven Pizza! This is only one of many choices down on Wooster Street in New Haven!
170 locals recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StFamous New Haven Pizza! This is only one of many choices down on Wooster Street in New Haven!
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StNew Haven is famous for its pizza! My personal favorite ;)
Great menu, something for everyone and wine flights.
Behind Flutterby boutique on the Green.
11 locals recommend
Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar
51 Whitfield StGreat menu, something for everyone and wine flights.
Behind Flutterby boutique on the Green.
Amazing menu. Daily specials, bar menu great drinks and atmosphere. Just up the road from your room!
Dalton's
2429 Foxon RdAmazing menu. Daily specials, bar menu great drinks and atmosphere. Just up the road from your room!
Kamana
1004 Boston Post RdGreat Indian cuisine. Friendly staff. Outside garden dining with heaters.
First Garden Chinese Restaurant
381 Boston Post RdGreat Take out Chinese. Few tables inside also.
Great Hibachi and Asian fusion cuisine. Beautifully decorated.
7 locals recommend
9 East Hibachi & Asian Kitchen
310 E Main StGreat Hibachi and Asian fusion cuisine. Beautifully decorated.
Deli Unlimited Inc
1099 Boston Post RdHands down the best deli in town.
Groceries
Big Y World Class Market
830 Boston Post RdLocal Grocery Store Downtown Guilford
Robert's Food Center
514 Old Toll RdAnother option for groceries in the area.