Branford, Connecticut Hotels

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Branford is a town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, eight miles east of New Haven. The population was 28,683 at the 2000 census. It offers to New Haven County residents a relatively low tax rate coupled with a good school system, a sizable biotech industry presence, a traditional New England small town ambience, and a lot of recreational facilities, including 20 miles of coastline with over 12 marinas.

One of the largest events in Branford every year is the Branford Festival. Since its inception in 1984, Father's Day Weekend in Branford has become synonymous with The Branford Festival. The Historic Town Green is transformed into a festival of crafts, activities, food, and live music. Over the years, the weekend has turned into Branford's home-coming. Former Branford residents travel from all over to be reunited with family and old friends. It is one of Branford's biggest attractions.

The town has many beautiful sections, including; Short Beach, Branford Hill, Pine Orchard, Stony Creek and the Thimble Islands, Branford Point, Indian Neck, and Branford Center.

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