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Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, about 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown New Haven. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Branford borders East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and North Branford to the north.
- 43 ft (13 m)
- United States
- 06405
- New Haven
Things to Do in Branford, Connecticut: See Tripadvisor's 6,820 traveler reviews and photos of Branford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Branford. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- What are the top attractions to visit in Branford?The top attractions to visit in Branford are: Thimble Islands Stony Creek Brewery Route 146 Scenic Drive Thimble Islands Brewing Company Stony Cree...
- What are the best outdoor activities in Branford?The best outdoor activities in Branford according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Thimble Islands Branford Trail Sliney Field Branford Parks & Recrea...
- What are the most popular things to do in Branford with kids?The most popular things to do in Branford with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Thimble Islands Route 146 Scenic Drive Thimble Island C...
- Thimble Islands. In and just beyond the natural harbor of Stony Creek there’s a group of more than 100 islands. Some no more than a few feet across and several that are underwater at high tide.
- Sailing Trips. As you’d guess, navigating the waters in the Thimble Islands can be treacherous. Luckily there’s a choice of companies based in Stony Creek and waiting to take you out on a voyage.
- Shore Line Trolley Museum. The Branford Electric Railway is the United States’ oldest trolley line to remain in service, having been laid down in 1900.
- Stony Creek Brewery. This craft brewery is a real destination, with a stunning, front-row spot on the Branford River. I was smitten with the deck out front, which has lots of places to sit by the water at cable spool tables.
Branford is a city of 28,000 people in the Greater New Haven region of Connecticut. Branford has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Map.
Branford is a city of 28,000 people (2014) in the Greater New Haven region of Connecticut. Branford has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places (NRHp). These include buildings in Federal, Arts and Crafts, and Queen Anne styles of architecture.
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Branford, town (township), New Haven county, south-central Connecticut, U.S. It lies on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Branford River. A southern suburb of New Haven, it includes the borough of Branford and the villages of Pine Orchard, Stony Creek, Indian Neck, and Short Beach.
Town of Branford | CTvisit. Branford, one of Connecticut’s many shoreline towns, offers residents and tourists a variety of attractions, events and experiences. Branford is home to three popular breweries; Stony Creek Brewery, Thimble Island Brewery, and Duvig Beer Company.
