Food Scene
South Lane Bistro
63 Whitfield Streliably good fresh food in a comfortable establishment
only open Friday-Sunday, very fresh baked goods, although can be expensive
8 locals recommend
Hen & Heifer
23 Water Stonly open Friday-Sunday, very fresh baked goods, although can be expensive
Market Place
Market PlaceLots of food options, a very popular spot for locals
Drinks & Nightlife
South Lane Bistro
63 Whitfield StGo anytime, earlier is better, they don't take reservations
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach, nature center with excellent touch tank for kids and local flora and fauna information
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdBeautiful beach, nature center with excellent touch tank for kids and local flora and fauna information
Arts & Culture
excellent rainy day activity, across the street is the Yale Art Center also
73 locals recommend
Yale Center for British Art
1080 Chapel Stexcellent rainy day activity, across the street is the Yale Art Center also
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StYou can spend a day here and be so enthralled
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney AveFamily fun
Sightseeing
Best beautiful Green in New England surrounded by historic houses, shops and restaurants
25 locals recommend
Guilford
Best beautiful Green in New England surrounded by historic houses, shops and restaurants
The Henry Whitfield State Museum is one of the oldest homes in CT. Small and with a nice visitor center.
20 locals recommend
Henry Whitfield State Museum
248 Old Whitfield StThe Henry Whitfield State Museum is one of the oldest homes in CT. Small and with a nice visitor center.
Entertainment & Activities
Madison Art Cinema
761 Boston Post Rdgreat choices of films to see
Shopping
Breakwater Books
81 Whitfield Stexcellent selection of books for young and old
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Rdanother excellent bookstore with a lovely cafe