Fido will surely go nuts with joy at Nut Plains Park, which houses the off-leash Guilford Dog Park. The 1.5-acre dog park is divided into two areas—one for small, shy, or older pooches and another for medium and large canines. Tennis balls, benches, and water are provided, but you need to bring your own dish. Regulars say there's always a good amount of puppers to play with at the Guilford Dog Park, but in case it's empty when you show up, you and Fido can always hit the trails in Nut Plains Park. Make sure your best pal has a valid license and rabies tag before you head down to the dog park.

Located between Long Island Sound and the East River, Grass Island is not really an island, but a beach. Still, it is a tranquil getaway that provides beautiful views of the Guilford shoreline. From Grass Island, you and Fido will be able to see the Guilford Marina, Faulkner's Island, and the town's most iconic landmark, the red shack. Originally a summer cottage built in 1914, the Grass Island shack is often featured in paintings and photographs. Don't forget to take pictures of your pup with this well-known cabin and the furrific shoreline. Parking is available at the East River State Boat Launch.

As the largest recreational area for hiking in Guilford, Westwoods offers plenty of sights and smells for Fido to see and sniff. Located near the center of town, this heavily wooded area comprises 39 miles of trails on a whopping 1,200 acres, so definitely bring a GPS! Maps may also be obtained at the Guilford Town Hall and Community Center. Westwoods' extensive hiking trails will lead you and Fido to an inland tidal lake, rock sculptures, waterfalls, salt and freshwater marshes, cave structures, and other pawsome natural formations. Always remember to stay on marked trails, keep your dog leashed, and pick up after him.