The Amazingness of Connecticut in 10 Fascinating Points

Fact, Connecticut is an expensive state to call home, but it's also one of the most fascinating in the country. 

With the help of Huffpost Travel, here are 10 reasons why Connecticut outshines many of the other 49 states.

1. Fall Foliage - The fall foliage in Connecticut is what post cards are made of!

2. Pizza - I don't care what anyone says, some of the very best pizza in the nation lives in Connecticut. We've got Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletena in New Haven and Danbury, Stanziato's in Danbury, Colony Grill in Stamford, among many others.

3. Breathtaking Lakes for Swimming, Boating, and Fishing - Candlewood Lake, Lake Waramaug, Lake Lillinonah, and Lake Zoar.

4. The UCONN Women Huskies - The Lady Huskies, the most winning-est NCAA college basketball team in the nation!

5. Scrumptious Fresh Seafood All Year Long - There are so many incredible seafood restaurants to choose from in Connecticut like F.I.S.H in Stamford, The Oyster Club in Mystic, or Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale in Westbrook. If you're looking for a true, down-home seafood experience without all the glitz, you must try Abbott's Lobster in the Rough in Noank.

6. The Connecticut Wine Trail - The Wine, my God, the wine. Exceptional wineries are scattered all throughout Connecticut. For all the info about the Connecticut Wine Trail click this link.

7. Beautiful and Historic College Campuses - This gorgeous, Ivy League school was born in 1701, and was renamed Yale College in 1718. Alumni include several U.S. Presidents, Paul Newman, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, and Oliver Stone.

8. Connecticut's Winter Wonderland Setting - Even though Connecticut can be a true pain in the ass over the course of the winter, it can also offer the idyllic setting of a perfect winter wonderland. If you're a hater when it comes to winter, Connecticut might not be for you.

9. Connecticut Beaches Along Long Island Sound - Silver Sands State Park is at the top of the best beach list in Connecticut. Other gorgeous beaches include Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Hammonassett Beach State Park in Madison, and Ocean Beach Park in New London.

10. Captivating Rural Scenery - You could honestly spend a full month taking day trips around Connecticut snapping pictures and stopping by roadside food stands while enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of Connecticut.

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