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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Guilford

Spend a half‑day to a full day exploring the Town Green, Medad Stone Tavern and Hyland House; stay overnight if you prefer a relaxed pace.

Guilford is a small historic town on Connecticut's shoreline. Its main sights are clustered around the central Green, making it easy to see in a day, while its waterfront restaurants and quiet inns suit a short overnight stay.

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Country
United States
Best months
May–October
Avoid
December–February (cold, limited outdoor seating)
Stay
0–1 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
USD
Money
Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
Daily spend
Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
Plugs
Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
Water
Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
Toilets
Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.

Get in

By air

HVN · Tweed New Haven Regional Airport
about 30 min drive via I‑95
BDL · Bradley International Airport
about 1 h drive via I‑91

Typical fares

HVN → Guilford (taxi or rideshare)
about $30–$45, 30 min (check)
BDL → Guilford (taxi)
about $80–$100, 1 h (check)
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Get around

Car is the easiest; regional bus routes (CT Transit) stop in town. Walking covers the Green and nearby historic sites.

See and do

Known for

  • Town Green
  • Medad Stone Tavern (historic)
  • Hyland House Museum

Day trips

WhereHowTime
New HavenDrive south on I‑95, about 30 min; or CT Transit bus ~45 min≈45 min total
MadisonDrive north on I‑95, about 15 min; or CT Transit bus ~20 min≈30 min total
BranfordDrive south on I‑95, about 20 min; or Shore Line East train ~20 min≈35 min total

Sleep

Comfort Inn
Convenient on Boston Post Rd, easy access to I‑95
Red Roof Plus & Suites
Near the marina, good for car travelers

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Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
  • Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
  • Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
  • Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
  • Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned

Scams and watch-outs

  • Parking can fill up on summer weekends; arrive early.
  • Some eateries are seasonal (outdoor only in warm months).

Guilford is a typical low‑crime New England town; stay aware of traffic on I‑95 and lock car doors.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Guilford yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Town Green
  • Medad Stone Tavern (historic)
  • Hyland House Museum

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

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Voykit · checked 2026-09

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