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Weekend: Guilford, Connecticut
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Make one last stop before heading home. Bishop's Orchards farm market, bakery, and winery on Boston Post Road sells native apples and cider almost all year, as well as homemade pies, apple butter, and applesauce. Take some home and linger with Guilford a little while longer.
Dining, Lodging and Attractions in Guilford, Connecticut
Bed and Breakfast at Bartlett Farm
We like The B&B at Bartlett Farm for those who enjoy mingling with friendly animals (fallow deer, pigs, a buffalo). Owned and operated by descendants of the farm’s original settlers, the farmhouse offers cozy rooms ($90-$130) with private baths and televisions, as well as generous breakfasts (fetch your own eggs if you’d like). [DETAILS]
Griswold Cottage
Griswold Cottage, a chef-owned B&B a half mile from the town green, offers one suite with a full bath ($125). [DETAILS]
Guilford Art Center
In addition to an arts school, the center also houses the Mill Gallery (free admission) and a shop with works by more than 350 artisans that’s known especially for its selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry. [DETAILS]
Village Francais
The next best thing to a weekend in Paris (well, almost) is a stop at Village Français (off Boston Post Road near exit 57 on I-95). The store’s buyers travel to France to bring back antique armoires, tables, chests, and artwork, all interspersed with new and reproduction home accessories. [DETAILS]
Thomas Griswold House
A c. 1774 saltbox. [DETAILS]
Henry Whitfield State Museum
Built in 1639, it’s the oldest stone house in New England. [DETAILS]
Stone House Restaurant
Watch the evening fog roll in over bouillabaisse or rack of lamb. [DETAILS]
Guilford Chamber of Commerce
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Reader Comments
Comment from on May 26, 2009
Guilford is a wonderful place to shop. Som Siam is a wonderful Thai restaurant on the green, down the brick walk from the Purple Bear. Madison, one town East is nice as well. R J Julia's booksellers, is a place to browse for a book, magazine, gift, or card, or grab a cup of tea and scone in the in store Cafe. Many shops line Rt. 1. Good food, good eating, abound in this area.
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