• Where is Guilford located?
    • Guilford is a charming coastal community in New Haven County, Connecticut, named in honor of the English town of Guildford, originally established in 1639.
  • What makes Guilford historically significant?
    • Today, the town is home to one of New England's most significant collections of preserved historic homes, including the 600 preserved historic buildings within the Guilford Historic Town Center district.

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1. Walk down The New England National Scenic Trail Gateway

Walk down The New England National Scenic Trail Gateway
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2. Pick blueberries at Bishop's Orchards

Pick blueberries at Bishop's Orchards
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3. Take a tour of The Henry Whitfield State Museum

Take a tour of The Henry Whitfield State Museum
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4. Visit Guilford Art Center

Visit Guilford Art Center
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5. Enjoy the 18th-century garden at The Hyland House Museum

Enjoy the 18th-century garden at The Hyland House Museum
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6. See at historic blacksmith shop at The Guilford Keeping Society Museums

See at historic blacksmith shop at The Guilford Keeping Society Museums
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7. Take a tour of The Dudley Farm Museum

Take a tour of The Dudley Farm Museum
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8. Visit Guilford Historic Town Center

Visit Guilford Historic Town Center
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9. Have lunch at Guilford Bistro and Cafe

Have lunch at Guilford Bistro and Cafe
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10. Dine at The Place Restaurant

Dine at The Place Restaurant
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11. Take the kids to Shoreline Diner

Take the kids to Shoreline Diner
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12. Take a tour with Shoreline Segway

Take a tour with Shoreline Segway
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13. Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Village Chocolatier

Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Village Chocolatier
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14. Order a lobster at Guilford Lobster Pound

Order a lobster at Guilford Lobster Pound
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