Guilford Walking Tours

Explore 375 years of Guilford history on a guided walking tour led by volunteers. History of the Town Green and many of the surrounding homes and businesses, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places, is provided. Learn about the local Native Americans, New England slavery, how Guilford is connected to the saving of the Connecticut Charter (1687), the Salem Witch Trials (1692), and the Statue of Liberty. Other entertaining historical stories are added, making this tour sure to please visitors of all ages. Tours are weather permitting.

Guilford Town Marina

Located at the end of Whitfield Street, at the mouth of the East River, is the Guilford Town Marina. Certified as one of the first Connecticut Clean Marinas it has 122 slips and 14 river moorings. The marina offers convenient access to Long Island Sound. There are scenic views of Grass Island, Faulkner’s Island, and the East River marsh. A paved launch ramp with good water depth at any tide is located in the ENE corner of the parking lot. A fee applies to all launches. Transient boat slips are very limited. Boaters should call ahead to check availability.

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Guilford Lakes Golf Course

This 9-hole executive municipal golf course designed by Al Zikorus is the top Par 3 golf course in the state. 27 par, 1,319 yards, 35.5 rating

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Grove Street Cemetery

A National Historic Landmark, the cemetery was established in 1796, and is the first chartered burial ground in the country. Eminent people buried there include Noah Webster, Gen. David Humphreys, Roger Sherman, Charles Goodyear, Walter Camp and Bart Giamatti. A self-guided touring map is available from the cemetery office, daily 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free one-hour walking tours sponsored by the Friends of the Grove Street Cemetery take place May-November, Saturday 11 a.m.; Sunday noon. Meet at the cemetery’s chapel building immediately inside the Egyptian Revival gates on Grove at High St.

Great River Golf Club

Great River Golf Club is a gorgeous high-end country club. It is a semi-private course that specializes in corporate golf memberships and special events. Even though the country club is semi-private, we also have a public restaurant available. We are even available for the general public to book events such as weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs, and corporate functions. Great River Golf Club is the perfect venue for your special event in Connecticut. Situated along the banks of the Housatonic River in Milford, CT, our championship golf course provides the most picturesque setting for weddings

Gozzi's Turkey Farm

70 year old family business that sells live or fresh killed turkeys. Have brightly colored turkeys for the kids.

Goodsell Point Marina

Marina located on the Branford River. A full-service marina, recently restored into a state-of-the-art marine facility and features repair and storage along with a 50-ton boat lift.

Glendale Farms

Glendale Farms is a premier flower grower specializing in annual plants and seasonal colors. Glendale Farms is a third-generation family-owned farm specializing in annuals , vegetable plants , ground covers , seasonal ornamentals , horse boarding . In business since 1917, Glendale has earned an excellent reputation as one of Connecticut’s oldest and most respected growers. Our greenhouse operation features over 300 varieties of annuals, vegetable plants, ground covers and seasonal flowers serving both the wholesale and retail markets.

Fred Giampietro Gallery

Fred Giampietro showcases exceptional examples of Emerging Contemporary Fine Art and Folk Art from the 19th century through the present. The gallery presents several shows annually.

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