Connecticut Has More Character Than You Think
Think you really know Connecticut? It's a state with New Haven "apizza" that could make Naples blush, literal hidden gems from old mines, and endless stone walls that wind through every forest. Let's run through the facts, stats, and nutmeg shenanigans that showcase what makes Connecticut's aura eclipse the coasts.
Lynn, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Lynn has lived in Connecticut almost her entire life, and knows the difference between shoreline charm and quiet river towns. She's sampled pizza and donuts all over the state visiting all 169 Connecticut towns. Her most memorable (and probably last ever) move involved the trifecta of a hurricane, loss of power, and an August heatwave (so don't even get me started on moving horror stories!). She knits, bakes, metal detects beaches, and firmly believes New Haven pizza is a food group of its own. At Snappy Scout Lynn turns decades of CT discoveries into sage moving advice you'll enjoy reading and actually use.
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Locals Know Best
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— Lynn Nelthropp
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