Some boardwalks are home to amusements, arcades, and shops while others are vantage points for a landscape beyond compare. If you are looking for the scenic type in Connecticut, you’ll want to visit a shoreline state park that is known for its extraordinary views. And to take in those views, you’ll want to stroll the seaside boardwalk.
Silver Sands State Park is a four-season destination along the Milford Coast. The 297-acre jewel is home to a seaside boardwalk that seems to stretch on endlessly.
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The wooden walkway crosses the lush salt marsh to take you to the beach.
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Once you reach the shore, the boardwalk meanders along the waterfront with expansive views of the Long Island Sound.
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Perfect for a leisurely stroll, the boardwalk connects the beach at Silver Sands to the neighboring Walnut Beach.
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With plenty of access to the beach, you can always spend some time dipping your toes into the surf.
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Enjoy this walk on a bright sunny day or linger into the evening and catch a sunset that colors the sky like a painting.
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This dreamy boardwalk is one of the most photographed places in the state. Is it any wonder with the beauty that can be found here?
Flickr/ilirjan rrumbullaku Silver Sands State Park is open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily. For more information, visit the Connecticut DEEP website. Address: 1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford, CT 06460.
If you can’t get to the shore, then head to this quirky inland restaurant that has its very own backyard beach!
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Silver Sands State Park is open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily. For more information, visit the Connecticut DEEP website. Address: 1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford, CT 06460.
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