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48 Best and Fun Things To Do In Milford, Connecticut


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This coastal city is located in the state of Connecticut and is known for its beautiful scenery, rich history and culture, and many attractions. Some of the most popular activities in Milford include hiking and fishing, but there are also many other activities to be enjoyed!

There are many parks that are ideal for spending an afternoon with the whole family. One such park is Eisenhower Park, where children can spend a day in the water at the splash pad.

There are also many green areas that nature lovers will enjoy, such as Milford Point’s Coastal Center. And for the more adventurous and brave of heart, there is the Spirits of Milford Ghost Walk that tells visitors all about Milford’s alleged haunted historical houses!

Read on for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Milford, Connecticut.

The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Milford, Connecticut

48. Southwest Ledge Light

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 0 Lighthouse Road New Haven CT

47. Eells-Stow House

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 34 High Street Milford CT

Web Address:   http://milfordhistoricalsociety.org/home.html

46. Nells Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

45. Pond Point Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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44. Maltby Lakes

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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43. Historic 1929 Curtiss Hangar

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 225 B Main Street Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 345 1559

Web Address:   http://ctairandspace.org/

42. Orange Historical Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 605 Orange Center Road Orange CT

Tel:  203 795 3106

Web Address:   https://orangehistory.org/

41. Burwells Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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40. Washington Bridge

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: Milford CT

39. Fort Trumbull Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

38. Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks & Tarot Readings

3.9 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

Location: Hotchkiss Bridge Factory Ln Milford CT

Tel:  203 214 7554

Web Address:   http://spiritsofmilford.com/

37. Bayview Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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36. Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: Stratford CT

35. General David Humphrey’s House

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: 37 Elm Street Ansonia CT

Tel:  203 735 1908

Web Address:   https://derbyhistorical.org/david-humphreys-house/

34. Milford Historical Society

4.8 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 34 High Street Milford CT

Tel:  203 874 2664

Web Address:   http://milfordhistoricalsociety.org/

33. Stratford Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

Location: 967 Academy Hill Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 378 0630

Web Address:   http://stratfordhistoricalsociety.org/

32. National Helicopter Museum Inc

4.2 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Location: 2480 Main Street Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 375 8857

Web Address:   http://nationalhelicoptermuseum.org/

31. Derby Greenway Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Location: 7 10 20A Derby CT

30. Kellogg Environmental Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 500 Hawthorne Ave Derby CT

Tel:  203 734 2513

Web Address:   https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Education/Kellogg/Kellogg-Environmental-Center

29. Gulf Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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28. Wildemere Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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27. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: 733 Old Clinton Road Westbrook CT

Tel:  860 399 2513

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/stewart_b_mckinney/

26. Milford Recreation Department

4.3 ★★★★☆ (50 reviews)

Location: 70 W River Street Milford CT

Tel:  203 783 3280

Web Address:   https://milfordct.myrec.com/

25. Beaver Brook Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

Location: Milford CT

24. Short Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

23. Racebrook Tract

4.7 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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Location: Orange CT

22. Maltby Lakes

4.6 ★★★★★ (135 reviews)

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Location: Derby Turnpike West Haven CT

Tel:  203 401 2654

Web Address:   http://rwater.com/recreation

21. Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary

4.5 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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Location: Beach Street West Haven CT

Tel:  203 937 3712

20. Roosevelt Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ (257 reviews)

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Location: 700 Peters Ln Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 385 4085

Web Address:   http://rooseveltforest.info/

19. Woodmont Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (259 reviews)

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18. Great River Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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Location: 130 Coram Ln Milford CT

Tel:  203 876 8051

Web Address:   http://greatrivergolfclub.com/

17. Milford Green

4.6 ★★★★★ (285 reviews)

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Location: 84 S Broad Street Milford CT

Web Address:   https://discovermilfordct.com/things-to-do/beaches-and-parks/

16. Short Beach Golf Course

4.4 ★★★★☆ (317 reviews)

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Location: 1 Dorne Dr Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 381 2070

Web Address:   http://shortbeachgolf.com/

15. Longbrook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (318 reviews)

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Location: 103 Glendale Road Streetratford CT

14. Seabluff Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (673 reviews)

Location: West Haven CT

13. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (674 reviews)

Location: 260 Bull Hill Ln Orange CT

Tel:  203 350 0241

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/connecticut-orange/

12. Short Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (706 reviews)

Location: CT 113 Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 385 4052

Web Address:   http://townofstratford.com/content/39842/41654/

11. Sports Center of Connecticut

4.3 ★★★★☆ (850 reviews)

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Location: 784 River Road Shelton CT

Tel:  203 929 6500

Web Address:   http://sportscenterct.com/

10. Charles Island Natural Area Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,359 reviews)

Location: Milford CT

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9. Osborne Homestead Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 500 Hawthorne Ave Derby CT

Web Address:   https://ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp

8. Charles Island

4.6 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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7. Connecticut Air & Space Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

Location: 225 B Main Street Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 345 1559

Web Address:   https://ctairandspace.org/

6. Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (297 reviews)

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Location: 1 Milford Point Road Milford CT

Tel:  203 878 7440

Web Address:   http://ctaudubon.org/coastal-center-at-milford-point/

5. Osbornedale State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (409 reviews)

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Location: 43 Chatfield Street Derby CT

Tel:  203 735 4311

Web Address:   http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp

4. Boothe Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (589 reviews)

Location: 5800 Main Street Streetratford CT

Tel:  203 385 4052

Web Address:   https://stratfordct.gov/boothememorialpark

3. Eisenhower Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (762 reviews)

Location: 780 North Street Milford CT

Tel:  203 783 3280

Web Address:   http://ci.milford.ct.us/

2. PEZ Visitor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,525 reviews)

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Location: 35 Prindle Hill Road Orange CT

Tel:  203 298 0201

Web Address:   http://pez.com/visit

1. Silver Sands State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,130 reviews)

Location: 1 Silver Sands Pkwy Milford CT

Tel:  203 735 4311

Web Address:   http://ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Milford, Connecticut! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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