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.
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Pictured: Jacob's Beach in Guilford
2. Grab breakfast at a local diner.
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Pictured: Elm Street Diner in Stamford
3. Enjoy a drive down one of the state's many scenic roads.
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Pictured: Route 7 in the Litchfield Hills
4. Visit one of our many state parks and spend some time outdoors.
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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.
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Pictured: Ragged Mountain Blue and Red Loop in Berlin
6. Grab a slice of Connecticut-style apizza. It's the state's official food!
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Pictured: Frank Pepe Pizzeria in New Haven

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7. Or maybe some seafood? Lobster rolls are a staple of New England cuisine.
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Pictured: Lobster roll from Stowe's Seafood in West Haven
8. Relish a walk down one of our charming small town Main Streets...
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Pictured: Ridgefield
9. ...or maybe one of our bigger cities.
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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?
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Pictured: Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic
11. Watch a UConn basketball game. (#BleedBlue)
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Pictured: University of Connecticut vs SUNY Stony Brook
12. Cap off the day by enjoying an amazing sunset
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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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