Branford, CT
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A destination for post-World War II families seeking utopia, Branford, CT still remains a secluded escape for those that work in New Haven, Stamford or even, New York City. Its coast, along Long Island Sound, is dotted with pretty beaches, salt marshes and the Thimble Islands. According to local lore, there is one island for every day of the year. Some of them provide the land for just one summer home and the larger, up to 50. With its shoreline densely populated, Branford maintains other neighborhoods, each distinctive and stylized by modern architecture as well as restored older homes.
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Coastal Paradise With Cosmopolitan Pleasures
Midway between New York and Boston and easily reachable by train or interstate, Branford offers an exciting coastal region for foodies, arts and theater lovers, as well as outdoor enthusiasts. While usually a historic summer destination that includes Pine Orchard and Stony Creek and the Thimble Islands, Branford is also a vibrant year-round community situated just 15 minutes from New Haven. The town comes alive in the summer beginning with the family-oriented Branford Festival and road race in mid-June and weekly Jazz on the Green. Boaters, hikers, cyclists, kayakers, and sunbathers find pleasure in the varied scenery of lakes, rivers, marshes, woods, and dramatic shoreline.
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New England: A state of mind as much as a geographic destination.
New England Begins Just North of New Haven and the “Q” Bridge. Branford, Connecticut is the first notable stop along that New England shoreline. It’s where a lobster roll contains hot steamed lobster meat, drizzled with butter on a toasted hot dog roll. Take your kids to Branford and the whole family can tour Stony Creek’s fabled Thimble Islands by boat and hear the tall tales of pirates hiding from the British navy. Afterwards, the adults can indulge with Montowese oysters and a Thimble Island IPA on the deck at Lenny’s while listening to jazz and watching the ospreys circling overhead.
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The escape that lets you “be.”
Stony Creek in Branford is renowned for its seaside charm and the draw of the famous Thimble Islands. Whether a weekend stay or a day trip, this New England Coastal village lets you be amazed by its history, awed by sunrises and sunsets reflecting over the Long Island Sound. It lets you be immersed in your own world as you stroll coastal trails, as you peruse the Branford shops and dine in an eclectic array of eateries.