Settled in 1639, Guilford has a strong sense of community, history and art, with a scenic waterfront and a nice combination of residential and summer life. The town’s expansive green is the center of activity for community events such as concerts, art and antique shows, a “Little Folks Fair” featuring games and attractions, and plays, to name a few. It is lined with stately historic homes, charming boutiques, a variety of eateries and numerous businesses and places of worship.
With five historic museums, Guilford has the third largest collection of historic homes in New England including 17th, 18th and 19th century residences. The town is home to the oldest stone house in New England, which serves as the Henry Whitfield State Museum. The Guilford Handcraft Center is a haven for those involved in and supportive of the local arts scene. For recreation, the town offers the beach, public marinas, a yacht club, private and public tennis courts, the Guilford Lakes Golf Course and many trails for hiking or riding. Guilford’s town center is within walking distance of Jacobs Beach and the Shoreline East train station.
Settled in 1639, Guilford has a strong sense of community, history and art, with a scenic waterfront and a nice combination of residential and summer life. The town’s expansive green is the center of activity for community events such as concerts, art and antique shows, a “Little Folks Fair” featuring games and attractions, and plays, to name a few. It is lined with stately historic homes, charming boutiques, a variety of eateries and numerous businesses and places of worship.
With five historic museums, Guilford has the third largest collection of historic homes in New England including 17th, 18th and 19th century residences. The town is home to the oldest stone house in New England, which serves as the Henry Whitfield State Museum. The Guilford Handcraft Center is a haven for those involved in and supportive of the local arts scene. For recreation, the town offers the beach, public marinas, a yacht club, private and public tennis courts, the Guilford Lakes Golf Course and many trails for hiking or riding. Guilford’s town center is within walking distance of Jacobs Beach and the Shoreline East train station.
Settled in 1639, Guilford has a strong sense of community, history and art, with a scenic waterfront and a nice combination of residential and summer life. The town’s expansive green is the center of activity for community events such as concerts, art and antique shows, a “Little Folks Fair” featuring games and attractions, and plays, to name a few. It is lined with stately historic homes, charming boutiques, a variety of eateries and numerous businesses and places of worship.
With five historic museums, Guilford has the third largest collection of historic homes in New England including 17th, 18th and 19th century residences. The town is home to the oldest stone house in New England, which serves as the Henry Whitfield State Museum. The Guilford Handcraft Center is a haven for those involved in and supportive of the local arts scene. For recreation, the town offers the beach, public marinas, a yacht club, private and public tennis courts, the Guilford Lakes Golf Course and many trails for hiking or riding. Guilford’s town center is within walking distance of Jacobs Beach and the Shoreline East train station.
