If you're making a weekend of it, Milford and the Connecticut shoreline reward a little wandering. A few places to point you in the right direction.
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Walnut Beach & the Boardwalk
An easy stroll along the sand and the boardwalk, with the sound, the breeze, and a few spots to grab an ice cream or a coffee near the water.
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Silver Sands & Downtown Milford
Silver Sands State Park has a long beach and a sandbar walk out to Charles Island at low tide. Downtown, the Milford Green is ringed by shops and restaurants worth an afternoon.
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New Haven
Yale, its museums, and a celebrated food scene (yes, the pizza) are a short drive up I-95 if you want a change of pace from the shore.
Where We Like to Eat
Our running list of favorite restaurants, coffee, and a proper lobster roll is on the way.
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