.png)
-
Welcome to the Connecticut Shoreline!There is no place quite like the Central Shoreline of Connecticut. Nestled along I-95 midway between New York City and Boston, we are close enough for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Whether you are seeking adventure, a chance to explore the early history of our country, a fine dining and shopping experience, or some serious relaxation our region has it all and more including:
- Beautiful hiking and biking trails
- Historic town greens and homes
- Fabulous restaurants
- Microbreweries and wineries
- Quaint and elegant lodgings
- Executive nine-hole golf course
- Local farms with seasonal pick-your-own opportunities
- One-of-a-kind boutiques for shopping
Our region attracts visitors from all over the world. We invite you to experience our quintessential New England towns and truly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Come for a day, a weekend or to stay permanently. We promise that you will find what you’re looking for and more.
Suggested itineraries for your visit!
We've put together a few sample itineraries that highlight some of our favorite businesses on the CT Shoreline! Our suggested itineraries are geared toward a variety of interests and encourage you to enjoy and discover the Shoreline either as a day trip or overnight stay. For example, one sample itinerary, 'Gourmet Taster', emphasizes the best of local restaurants, artisanal food shops and farms. An itinerary for 'Wine and Beer Aficionados' includes vineyards and breweries in the area. 'By Land and Sea Adventurer' includes things to do on the water, trails or other outdoor explorations. A 'Rest and Revive Retreat' is perfect for anyone needing some pampering with spas, yoga, hair salons and the perfect spot for a light lunch and glass of wine.
Check out the itineraries below for our suggestions, or click the tabs above to create your own adventure! Take advantage of all there is to See, Sip, Savor and Shop on the Connecticut Shoreline!
Arts Center Killingworth/Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street Centerbrook, CT 06409 Branford Folk Music Society, Inc. PO Box 441 Branford, CT 06405 Bridgeport Sound Tigers Hockey Club 600 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 BSK Design at the Greene Art Gallery 29 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Connecticut Sportsplex 216 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 06471 Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Boulevard Mashantucket, CT 06338 Friends of Hammonasset Inc 1288 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Guilford Art Center 411 Church Street Guilford, CT 06437 Guilford Free Library 67 Park Street Guilford, CT 06437 Guilford Keeping Society PO Box 363 Guilford, CT 06437 Guilford Lakes Golf Course 200 North Madison Road Guilford, CT 06437 Guilford Performing Arts Festival 64 Elys Ferry Road Old Lyme, CT 06371-3407 Guilford Yacht Club 379 New Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Henry Whitfield State Museum 248 Old Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Ivoryton Playhouse 22 Main Street Centerbrook, CT 06409 James Blackstone Memorial Library 758 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Madison Lyric Stage 104 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 Mark Johnson Photography 33 Aceto Street Branford, CT 06405 Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382 Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355 Natureworks Horticultural Services, LLC 518 Forest Road Northford, CT 06472 Northford Ice Rink Assoc. LLC 24 Fire-Lite Place Northford, CT 06472 Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise PO Box 3138 Stony Creek, CT 06405 Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River Street East Haven, CT 06512 Shoreline Arts Alliance 725 Boston Post Road #6 Guilford, CT 06437 Shoreline Greenway Trail PO Box 148 Branford, CT 06405 Shubert Theatre 247 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 Stony Creek Museum, Inc. 84 Thimble Island Road Branford, CT 06405 The Bird Nest Salon & Gallery 25 Water Street Guilford, CT 06437 The Garde Arts Center, Inc. 325 State Street New London, CT 06320 The Hilltop Gallery 616 E Main Street Branford, CT 06405-3020 The Hyland House/Whitfield Historical Society 84 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437 The Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road Branford, CT 06405 Van Wilgen Garden Center 51 Valley Road North Branford, CT 06471 
Bishop’s Orchards, Farm Market & Winery 1355 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 DuVig Brewing Company 59 School Ground Road, Ste 10 Branford, CT 06405 Rosabianca Vineyards 1536 Middletown Avenue Northford, CT 06472 Rose Vineyards 2 Valley Road North Branford, CT 06471 Stewards of the Land Brewery 418 Forest Road Northford, CT 06472 Stony Creek Brewery 5 Indian Neck Avenue Branford, CT 06405 Thimble Island Brewing Company 16 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405 
Amarone 2 Water Street Guilford, CT 06437 Anthony John's Pizzeria 5 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 06471 Arturo's Restaurant 53 School Ground Road, Suite 1 Branford, CT 06405 Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar 51 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Bar Eighty 203 Foxon Rd North Branford, CT 06471 Belle Foods & Pizza 2025 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 06471 Cafe Fiore 420 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Carpanzano's Pizzeria 1200 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 Chapter One Food & Drink 25 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Da’Carmine 845 West Main Street Branford , CT 06405 Dockside Seafood & Grill 145 Block Island Road Branford, CT 06405 Donovan's Reef 1212 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Eli's on the Hill 624 West Main Street Branford, CT 06405 G Cafe Bakery, LLC 1008 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Jersey Mikes Subs 874 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 KC's Restaurant & Pub 725 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 Lenny's Indian Head Inn 205 S. Montowese St. Branford, CT 06405 Naples Restaurant & Pizza 850 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 Parthenon Diner Restaurant 374 East Main St. Branford, CT 06405 Quattro's Restaurant 14B Water Street Guilford, CT 06437 Rossitto's Ristorante 284 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Rosso Vino Wine Bar & Bistro 130 Shore Drive Branford, CT 06405 Supreme Seafood Restaurant Inc 999 Foxon Rd North Branford, CT 06471 The Guilford Mooring 505 Whitfield St. Guilford, CT 06437 The Marketplace 77 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 U.S.S. Chowder Pot III 560 East Main St. Branford, CT 06405 Victorian on the Village Green B & B 39 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437 Vietnoms Cafe 33 Water Street, Unit A Guilford, CT 06437 Whitfield & Water Shoppes PO Box 447 Guilford, CT 06437 
A's Unique Boutique 1575 Boston Post Road, C4 Guilford, CT 06437 Agway of North Branford 11 Whitewood Lane North Branford, CT 06471 Alexi's Angels LLC 229 Maupas Road North Guilford, CT 06437 Beach Party Balloons LLC 885 West Main Street Ste. B Branford, CT 06405 BellaLuxx Travel Jewelry http://bellaluxxjewelry.com (917) 539-4099 Breakwater Books 81 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Campus Customs 4 Brushy Plain Road Branford, CT 06405 Country Paint & Hardware, Inc. 2410 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 06471 Custom Engraving 804 East Main Street, Unit A Branford, CT 06405 Fintastic Diving LLC 4 Brushy Plain Road, #516 Branford, CT 06405 Frank's Package Store 15 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437 Goodwill of Southern New England 432 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 Guilford Art Center PO Box 589 Guilford, CT 06437 Henry Whitfield State Museum 248 Old Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Hole in the Wall Consignment Shop 35 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437 J. Gresham Design 20C Church Street Guilford, CT 06437 Just Hatched 112 State St. Guilford, CT 06437 Madison Ave Children’s Shoes 23 South Main Street Branford , CT 06405 Mindful Goods 725 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06405 Mix Design Store 29 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Myers Flowers 1008 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Olympia Farm 2577 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 Page Hardware & Appliance Co. 9 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437 PaperScape Artworks 20 Church Street Guilford, CT 06437 Piu Facile Imports 39 Hilltop Drive Branford, CT 06405 Possessions Clothing 1074 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Richlin Home & Auto 236 Main St. Branford, CT 06405 S & V Screen Printing & Embroidery, LLC 288 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Seaside Home and Gifts 172 Thimble Island Road Branford, CT 06405 Sound Runner 1088 Main St. Branford, CT 06405 Splash Boutique LLC 1010 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Staples 85 North Main Street Branford, CT 06405 The Spice and Tea Exchange of Guilford 80 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 Vanguard Cigar Club 803 W. Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Water Street Jewelers 61 Whitfield St Guilford, CT 06437 Whitfield & Water Shoppes PO Box 447 Guilford, CT 06437 
Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Mashantucket, CT 06338 Holiday Inn Express 309 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Madison Beach Hotel 94 West Wharf Road Madison, CT 06443 Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT 06382 Thimble Island Bed & Breakfast 28 West Point Road Branford, CT 06405-3020 Victorian on the Village Green B & B 39 Boston Street Guilford, CT 06437
