Milford, Connecticut
Welcome to Milford, “A Small City with a Big Heart!”. Strolling through downtown you get that small town feeling coupled with the charm and the sense of history of an English settlement dating from 1639. The sixth oldest town in Connecticut, 50,000 residents are proud to boast of a meticulously maintained “town green”, the second longest in New England.
Just an hour north of New York City, Milford is easily accessible for both travelers and commuters. Severed by major highway systems, vehicle access is obtained by I-95, the Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) and Boston Post Road (U.S. Route 1). Metro North and Amtrak to New York and beyond begin at the station in downtown Milford. New York boaters enjoy crossing Long Island Sound to stay at Milford Lisman Landing Marina. There is also a ferry crossing from Port Jefferson, Long Island to Bridgeport with train access to downtown Milford.
A feeling of “Milford Pride”, along with ample cultural, recreational, educational and employment opportunities make the city more than just a great place to visit. Many high quality arts and crafts shows, varied festivals and events make Milford a destination for daytrippers. Water recreation abounds with access from boat launches, the Milford Landing Marina, multiple city beaches and Silver Sands State Park. The CT Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point offers views of the estuary and Long Island Sound and their inhabitants and an educational program to explain it all.
A diversified economy supports manufacturing, retail, corporate office and a service industry. Unemployment is at an all-time low. Home to manufacturers of consumer products, fabricated metals, plastics, as well as dot.com, investment and hi-tech firms, Milford welcomes all to its corporate, research and industrial parks.
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