Milford's Can't-Miss Attractions
Known for its charming downtown, Milford blends old-fashioned character with a growing arts and cultural scene. Its riverfront is the centerpiece of the community, featuring scenic walkways, parks, and renovated mill buildings that speak to its 18th-century roots as a shipbuilding town. From boutique shops and local restaurants to breweries and a local theater, explore all there is to do when visiting Milford.
Downtown Shops & Restaurants
Start your visit with a latte and a cinnamon roll at Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop along downtown Milford's Walnut Street. From there, you can stop into the locally-owned record shop, Shock Vinyl, and bookstore, The Crafty Reader, or find the perfect gift at boutique shops like Junebug's, The Collective, and Overgrown. For lunch, grab an acai bowl or grilled cheese sandwich from The Village and Venue and stroll over to the Farmacy Market for fresh meats, cheeses, and bakery items. Stop in to the Milford Museum to explore the rich history of Milford - from shipbuilding to canned goods and wooden spoons - and view a sampling of the museum's 13,000 artifacts.
If you're looking for happy hour, stop into The Cured Plate for a cocktail and charcuterie board or try the hand-crafted mead at What to Ferment Meadery. For dinner, make reservations at Fondue where you can dine on a four course fondue menu or share a sampling of tapas plates. Make sure to save room for dessert - the chocolate fondue is delicious!
Outdoor Activities
Before or after exploring the town, take a stroll along the Mispillion Riverwalk, a mile-long paved path that stretches through the heart of downtown Milford. Along the path, basketball and pickleball courts are available to use as well as a playground.
A short drive from downtown, Abbott's Mill Nature Center features pristine trails and waterways, including a Visitor’s Center with a designated kids’ corner, close encounters with live animals, and a historic working gristmill. At the Nature Center, you can enjoy a wide range of activities, including pet-friendly trail hikes, a public boat and kayak ramp on the site’s 20-acre pond, and a handicap-accessible boardwalk following the streams to a picnic area.
