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12 Ways To Have The Most Connecticut Day Ever

Experience a quintessential Connecticut day by enjoying local attractions, scenic drives, and iconic foods.

Published Jun 15, 2022

Written by 

Lisa Sammons

Connecticut is such a special place. Whether you're here for a day or have lived here all your life, it's always great to enjoy a true Nutmeg State day that lets you experience all the joy our state has to offer. We've gathered up some of our favorite ways to have the most Connecticut way ever. Check them out:

1. Enjoy a classic Connecticut sunrise.

Sunset over a calm beach, reflecting colorful skies and silhouettes of trees and houses along the shoreline.
slack12/Flickr

Pictured: Jacob's Beach in Guilford

2. Grab breakfast at a local diner.

A breakfast spread featuring French toast, an omelet, hash browns, coffee, and creamers on a table.
Denise Jordan/Google Maps

Pictured: Elm Street Diner in Stamford

3. Enjoy a drive down one of the state's many scenic roads.

A lush green landscape with rolling hills, dotted with trees and dandelions under a cloudy sky.
Christopher Wisker/Flickr

Pictured: Route 7 in the Litchfield Hills

4. Visit one of our many state parks and spend some time outdoors.

A serene river flows over rocks, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.
Brendon T./Google Maps

Pictured: Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam

5. Take a hike! No matter what time of year it is, there are some seriously gorgeous trails in Connecticut worth exploring.

A panoramic view of lush green hills under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Brad Amos/Alltrails

Pictured: Ragged Mountain Blue and Red Loop in Berlin

6. Grab a slice of Connecticut-style apizza. It's the state's official food!

A large, round pizza with a thick crust and a rich tomato sauce topping, placed on a wooden surface with olive oil nearby.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria

Pictured: Frank Pepe Pizzeria in New Haven

7. Or maybe some seafood? Lobster rolls are a staple of New England cuisine.

A close-up of a lobster roll filled with chunks of lobster meat, served in a soft bun with a lemon wedge.
Stowe's Seafood/Facebook

Pictured: Lobster roll from Stowe's Seafood in West Haven

8. Relish a walk down one of our charming small town Main Streets...

A quaint street lined with shops and trees, featuring parked cars and a cloudy sky.
Town of Ridgefield, CT/Facebook

Pictured: Ridgefield

9. ...or maybe one of our bigger cities.

City skyline featuring modern skyscrapers against a blue sky, with green trees in the foreground.
mrceder/Flickr

Pictured: Bushnell Park in Hartford

10. ...or do you think you'd prefer to dip your toes in the surf and enjoy lying in the sand at one of our many great beaches?

A serene beach scene with soft sand, calm water, and a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.
K e v i n/Flickr

Pictured: Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic

11. Watch a UConn basketball game. (#BleedBlue)

A basketball game in progress, with players from both teams competing for the ball in a packed arena.
Alex Thompson/Flickr

Pictured: University of Connecticut vs SUNY Stony Brook

12. Cap off the day by enjoying an amazing sunset

A serene island silhouette at sunset, surrounded by calm waters and dramatic, colorful clouds in the sky.
ilirjan rrumbullaku/Flickr

Pictured: Charles Island

Did we miss any of your favorite must-do activities for a truly Connecticut day? Share your suggestions in the comments!

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